Senior Technical Lead
Overview
- Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
- Location: London (2 days in office per week
- Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline
About the Company
The organisation operates within the energy and infrastructure sector, providing technology-enabled solutions that support more efficient and sustainable energy use. Its services may include the integration of energy storage, electrification technologies, renewable energy systems, and digital platforms for monitoring and optimisation
The business works with commercial, industrial, and public-sector customers to help improve operational efficiency, manage energy-related costs, and support environmental objectives
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead with 15–20 years of experience to play a critical leadership role in the delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects.
You will be responsible for overseeing projects from initial design and technical specification through installation, commissioning, and operational optimisation.
This role requires a highly experienced engineering professional capable of providing technical leadership, managing key stakeholder relationships, mentoring engineering teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects
Key Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of multiple complex energy projects, owning scope, programme, budget, risk, and quality from end to end.
- Act as technical authority, reviewing and approving electrical designs, system architectures, and engineering specifications.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and best practice across all engineering activities.
- Lead integration of BESS, EV charging, renewables, and energy management systems, optimising performance and scalability.
- Act as key technical interface for clients, consultants, contractors, and partners, leading design reviews and workshops.
- Oversee commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting across multiple sites, ensuring successful system handover.
- Mentor and support engineers while providing technical leadership to contractors and delivery teams.
- Drive continuous improvement through collaboration with R&D and product teams, enhancing systems and delivery processes.
- Ensure full compliance with UK/EU regulations, grid codes, and health & safety standards.
Requirements
- 15–20+ years’ experience in electrical engineering, energy infrastructure, renewables, or related sectors.
- Proven track record delivering complex projects from design through commissioning.
- Strong experience with BESS, EV charging, DER, renewables, or grid-connected systems.
- Deep knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems, controls, and energy management technologies.
- Strong understanding of UK regulations, grid codes, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience managing contractors, suppliers, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
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