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Project Engineer Department: DevCon Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: UK - Remote Description Field has entered its next phase of growth. In June, the UK energy regulator, Ofgem, selected 16 long-duration energy storage projects to progress to delivery. Field were awarded 5 of these. Collectively, in MWh terms, our projects are approximately 3 times the capacity of all battery energy storage installed in the UK to date. We currently have 4 projects totalling over 1GWh of energy storage in construction in GB with lots more delivery to do. Your Mission As Project Engineer you will oversee electrical delivery on some of the world’s longest duration BESS projects, from pre-construction through to energisation and handover to Asset Operations. The role demands hands-on, pro-active management of your projects and the contractors and designers Field appoints to deliver them (BESS suppliers, BoP contractors, consultants). You'll need to be highly engaged, resilient, execution-focused and detail-oriented. You should be passionate about delivering high-quality engineering projects, well-versed electrical design standards, and comfortable working as part of a multi-disciplinary project team. You will report to the Head of Delivery (Michael) and work closely with in-house experts across Grid, BESS, Design, Procurement and Asset Operations. If you've managed electrical design and construction delivery end-to-end on utility-scale energy projects, we'd love to hear from you! If you have experience across BESS projects in the UK that is even better. Key Responsibilities What you’ll be doing This is a broad and varied role with the opportunity to have massive impact. Key responsibilities including Managing pre-construction engineering activities (following project development): Preparation and continuous improvement of key project technical documentation (e.g. interface matrix, specifications, employers requirements). Preparation and continuous improvement of technical schedules as part of the tender process (working closely with the procurement team). Technical evaluation of sites via site visits and 3rd party site investigations (including for potential acquisition opportunities) Support the technical due diligence process required for lender/investor approval. Technical evaluation of tender responses, meticulously assessing contract proposals. Collaborate with our in-house design team to ensure we have accurate, coordinated and compliant design drawings / SLD’s. Risk assessing design from a health & safety perspective. Coordinate with external consultants and manage scope, time and budget. Drive engineering/design optimisations through pre-construction and procurement Coordinate with the grid development team and become the key interface with DNO/TO delivery and commissioning team through the construction phase. Managing construction engineering activities (up to commercial operations): Analysis and evaluation of detailed design submissions from contractors. Support and input to the HAZID/HAZOP process with our contractors. Ensure technical RFI’s from our contractors are closed-out swiftly and accurately. Oversee quality management during manufacturing, FAT, delivery and site works. Oversight of the C&I/SCADA aspects of our projects, coordinating and evaluating input from BESS suppliers, BoP Contractors, Optimisers, etc. Manage the testing and commissioning phase of our projects. Coordinating internal teams and contractors to safely energise, commission and handover our assets to Asset Operations. Support the Project Manager with inputs to project schedule, risk register and budget. Review and Evaluate O&M documentation submitted by our contractors. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise The skills you’ll need Electrical Engineering (or similar) degree. Over 5 years industry experience in a technical orientated role for an EPC or a Developer, preferably in the BESS space but other technologies will be considered. Experience on transmission-connected projects is preferred Good commercial mind and an understanding of project management deliverables Thorough understanding of the grid compliance process. Sound understanding of project health and safety requirements, including CDM Pragmatic and proactive approach to quality management Excellent communication (written and verbal) and stakeholder management skills Benefits Package Details We’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. You’ll be awarded shares when you join, which will vest over four years - and as the business grows in size and value, so will your shares! We value our team’s wellbeing and belonging so we invest approx £5,000 a year on a range of perks, benefits and wellbeing activities, including regular team socials and events. Other benefits include Up to 10% Company wide bonus based on company performance Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs) £2,000 per year to spend on your professional development Private medical cover with Bupa from day one with the option to add family members. Company Pension with 8% Contribution Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents: 6 months fully paid primary carer leave 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London 1 month work from anywhere, for those with a travel bug 1 day green leave to do something good for the environment free lunch once a week - a great way to get to know people in the wider team dog friendly office, feel free to bring your pooch along Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources Regular, optional team socials designed to be inclusive for everyone (not just the pub goers!) Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday A bit about Field Field is an international builder, owner, and operator of renewable infrastructure. Founded by a successful entrepreneur, we have robust BESS project pipelines across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany, backed by a recent £200 million investment from DIF Capital Partners. Our mission is to grow internationally and develop a strong global BESS portfolio. We are an eclectic team with diverse backgrounds, from scaling billion-dollar tech startups to building energy companies and specializing in energy markets. You'll work with fun, curious, entrepreneurial people making a real impact. We're proving batteries are a viable energy solution now. Our ambitious plans include becoming Europe's leading clean energy player and expanding beyond batteries into new assets. Our Values Work for the team - We are friendly and approachable. We make time for each other, value diverse perspectives, and learn and grow together. Do it right - We prioritise doing things right, never cutting corners. Safety comes first, and we consider our impact on communities and the environment. We act with integrity always. Move fast - We’re doers. We take responsibility, deliver on promises, and get things done. FAST. Know your stuff - We’re curious self-starters, always learning, adapting, and improving. No question is too small. We own our growth. Read more about our values at www.field.energy Love the sound of Field but not sure this role is right for you? Have a look at our careers page and register your CV. We are always interested in candidates who have exposure to BESS and work within the Renewable Energy space. We’d love to hear from you Equality, Diversity & inclusion Diverse teams make better teams. Field is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender expression, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/mater
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