Engineering Manager - Solar EPC

The Engineering Manager will lead all engineering and design activities across the UK utility-scale solar and BESS portfolio, from early-stage development through construction and commissioning. This role is responsible for delivering robust, bankable, and cost-optimised designs, aligned with grid requirements, planning constraints, and construction best practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the engineering function across utility-scale solar and BESS projects in the UK
• Defining and implementing standards, processes, and best practices
• Acting as technical authority across development, EPC, and operations
• Building and scaling internal engineering capability
• Allocating resources across a multi-project pipeline

• Overseeing engineering from development through commissioning
• Ensuring designs are optimised for cost, constructability, and performance
• Managing external consultants to ensure quality and timely delivery
• Supporting handover into construction and providing delivery-phase support

• Overseeing system design, including layouts, DC/AC, and HV infrastructure
• Ensuring integration of substations, grid connections, protection systems, and SCADA
• Reviewing grid requirements, connection agreements, and planning conditions
• Overseeing grid studies and key engineering deliverables (SLDs, layouts, specs, BoQs)

• Ensuring compliance with UK Grid Code, G99/G100, and relevant standards
• Maintaining alignment with HSE requirements and industry best practices
• Staying current with evolving regulatory and technical requirements

• Acting as key technical interface for internal teams, lenders, and partners
• Supporting technical due diligence and managing independent engineers
• Collaborating across development, construction, and asset management

• Driving standardisation across designs, specifications, and processes
• Leading initiatives to improve efficiency, cost, and project performance
• Acting as escalation point for complex technical challenges