Technical Director – Solar & BESS

Company: Climate17
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Location: London
Job Description:

Climate17 is supporting a well-backed renewable energy business with the appointment of a Technical Director to join its senior leadership team.

This is a strategic leadership role offering responsibility across the full lifecycle of utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects, from development and acquisitions through to construction, operations, optimisation, and asset sales.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across a growing portfolio of renewable energy assets, supporting investment decisions, project delivery, technical due diligence, and long-term asset performance.

Key areas of responsibility include:

  • Leading technical due diligence for acquisitions and project financing
  • Shaping engineering standards, technology selection, and project delivery strategy
  • Overseeing EPC contractors, technical advisors, and project delivery partners
  • Providing technical leadership across a growing portfolio of solar PV and BESS assets
  • Supporting investment decisions by translating technical risks into commercial insights
  • Building and developing a high-performing technical team
  • Representing the business with investors, lenders, suppliers, and industry stakeholders

We’re keen to speak with experienced renewable energy professionals who have a proven track record across utility-scale solar PV and/or BESS projects and who combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness.

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious and growing platform at a pivotal stage of its evolution and play a key role in shaping its future growth.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Tom Wolsey at Climate17.

Posted: June 5th, 2026