Solar PV Technical Project Engineer

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

10/2/2024

About Us

BayWa r.e. Operation Services Limited offers comprehensive operations and maintenance services to solar energy plants and wind plants across the UK and Ireland. We utilise our international experience as well as the expert knowledge of our local teams to deliver centralised, state-of-the-art data management and monitoring. Our commitment is to deliver our services by setting industry standards and constantly innovating to improve the value we add for our customers.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Engineer to join our Repowering team, based from our Edinburgh or Milton Keynes offices. The role will require some UK travel.

You will work alongside a diverse and supportive team to support the deliver the aims and objectives of our clients repowering and revamping projects.

What You Will Do

• Supporting the Project Manager by being highly involved in the delivery, technical design and aspects of all Revamping/Repowering and additional works projects, Including supporting with raising quotation and coordinating sub-contractors.
• Site management responsibilities of any project that falls under CDM regulations.
• Supporting BayWa SHEQ team to create and review all safety documentation for ongoing projects.
• Working with the Project Manager ensure the performance against budget, schedule, and quality and safety requirements using appropriate control tools and reporting of same to the management and client of ongoing projects.
• Support management in ensuring the company operates in compliance with the guidelines set out in the BayWa re UK Management System, and that it delivers excellent technical service quality to its customers and stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to the solar teams and the wider BayWa group when needed.
• Consult with manufacturers and regulatory authorities with regards to any change or regarding technical topics or applications to the DNOs for upgrades or additions to existing HV networks.
• Assist with the tender process regarding technical topics, by carrying out site visits and agreeing the best solution regarding equipment to be used, and assess the requirements needed to deliver the project.
• Assist with Technical aspects of Warranty claims.
• Assist the Asset managers, technical team, and Procurement Manager with sourcing the correct materials.
• Attend technical forums and build relationships with technical parties such as DNO’s, manufacturers, Contractors and industry experts.
  
  

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Degree or Equivalent in electrical engineering or HND/HNC or membership of appropriate institute preferred.
• Experienced in project engineering and carrying out designs for utility scale solar systems and electrical systems.
• Onsite hands-on experience constructing utility scale solar farms or carrying out O&M services.
• Site management experience and hold relevant qualifications (SMSTS etc).
• Experience in coordinating and interfacing with relevant stakeholders and sub-contractors.
• Experience in coordinating and controlling team delivery in accordance with agreed cost, schedule and change without compromising SHEQ standards.
• Experienced in developing and maintaining good relationships with client and sub-contractors.
• IOSH Managing Safely/NEBOSH certified.
• At least 5 years’ experience working on utility scale solar farms in a Project or O&M capacity.
• HV trained and authorisation preferred.
• 18th edition, however, full NVQ in electrical installation and maintenance preferred.
• Willing to travel anywhere in UK.
• Full clean driving license.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Private Health Insurance.
• Life Assurance Cover.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working Environment.
• Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme.
• Excellent Company Culture.
• Mental Health First Aid support.
• Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling.
• Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank.
• Cycle 2 Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility after 12 months employment).
  
  

Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.

About BayWa R.e.

BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,500 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.

You matter to us

At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.

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Your Contact

Tracy Lincoln

+44 (1908) 229969