BESS Technical Specialist
London, UK (hybrid)
Mint Selection have partnered with one of the UK's leading Independent Power Producers (Private Equity-backed) who are developing and building cutting‑edge large scale Energy Storage projects across the UK.
Role
Reporting to the Technical Director, the Battery Technical Specialist will be part of a team responsible for evaluating, selecting and implementing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) into grid scale energy storage projects across Europe.
The Company
Our client are a renewable infrastructure investor focused on developing and managing clean energy and energy storage assets, with ambitions to support decarbonisation through a diversified portfolio of energy‑transition investments.
Key Responsibilities
- Market intelligence and supplier evaluation of BESS Suppliers
- Sizing and selection of BESS
- Technical definition / sizing of BESS projects
- Compliance with market requirements
- Understanding of policy, standards and grid code requirements as they relate to BESS
- Capacity maintenance optimisation
- Augmentation strategies
- Tendering for Battery Energy Storage suppliers
- Drafting and managing tenders for BESS projects
- Drafting and negotiation of technical specifications for BESS contracts, including specification, document requirements, performance warranties and associated testing
- Specifying and witnessing Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance testing for BESS
- Evaluation of tender returns and managing internal review processes
- Automation, through AI or other methods, of the BESS evaluation and selection process
- Support the handover of the project to the project delivery team and provide high level technical support during project delivery
- Evaluation of BESS performance in operation and delivery and feeding performance back into BESS supplier evaluation
- Design Development of future projects
- Support the Technical Director in developing designs and specifications and evaluating contractors for future battery and hydrogen‑ready gas peaking plants
Useful Additional Skills
- Ability to combine commercial and technical knowledge to see the overall project picture
- Electrical engineering
Key Personal Characteristics
- Attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Fast learner
Experience
- Experience in techno‑economic supplier evaluation
- Experience in working with Chinese suppliers preferable
- Experience in selection or delivery of BESS projects or equivalent
Equal Opportunities Statement
Mint Selection is committed to inclusive hiring and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are focused on building diverse teams that reflect the global energy transition.
BESS Technical Specialist employer: Mint Selection
Mint Selection is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Greater London area, offering a collaborative work culture that prioritises high-quality data delivery. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development, with ample opportunities to engage with diverse teams and enhance their skills in product ownership and stakeholder management. Joining Mint Selection means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and teamwork.
