BESS Advisory Consultant

Job Description

The position of 'Battery Storage Consultant' will be responsible for delivering client facing Advisory Services activities across our AM portfolio. There will be initial support available from existing staff within the Asset Management Team.

This role will report to the Advisory Services Manager in the UK&I and will also work closely with the Asset Managers, Business Development Managers, Operations Support Team, AM Finance Team and other departments within RES.

Although the role will be focused on UK&I we are delivering services across Europe and would welcome applications from candidates who can be based in our other European offices.

Key Accountabilities

As Battery Storage Consultant you will

• Understand and interpret client's needs, clearly communicating client's goals to internal and external stakeholders
• Be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Advisory Services and one-off projects on behalf of clients including due diligence, owners engineering and general technical mission
• Support our growth and cost reduction targets
• Undertake technical, project management, commercial and customer-facing activities
• Support regular communication with target clients and provide feedback to the business units to refine the product offering

Reporting

• Prepare & deliver presentations and reports for Asset Management team and/or clients

Internal Engagement

• Ensuring that appropriate contracts are agreed with clients and time and cost is accounted for appropriately within the business
• Ensure the quality of work meets clients' expectations
• Work with all internal stakeholders, and any sub-contractors
• Ensure project deliverables stay on time, on target, and on budget
• Supporting the development of proposals to secure new work
• Responsibility for the financial performance of any projects managed
• Mentor and support less experienced team members
• Identify and communicate relevant technological developments or regulatory changes which may impact the business or provide new opportunities

External Engagement

• Work with clients to identify their requirements and key points of contact
• Attending client meetings and undertaking site visits within the UK and globally

Knowledge

• Understanding of technical aspects of renewable energy infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of battery energy storage systems
• Established network of contacts within the renewables industry
• Understanding of commercial aspects of renewable energy infrastructure projects (including project finance)

Skills

• Proven ability to produce clear written reports and communicate verbally in English
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Team player
• Project management
• Initiative/Self motivated
• Planning and organising
• Attention to Detail
• Completer finisher
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Willingness to travel
• Proficiency in other language(s)

Experience

• Previous demonstrable experience in performing owners engineering, due diligence, technical advisory and/or consultancy activities in the BESS energy field
• Similar consultancy or in-field experience with battery storage systems
• Experience in the renewables industry in a technical consulting capacity
• Managing budgets and project costs
• Client facing experience in a consultancy role
• Contract specification review and preparation
• Competent user of Microsoft Office365 products

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in an Engineering or relevant Business/Commercial discipline
• Valid driving licence for use within UK