Senior Project Engineer

Company Description

Noriker Power is a leading renewable energy technology integrator and developer, supporting the energy transition in the UK and Ireland. Since pioneering commercial, grid-scale battery projects over a decade ago, we have navigated complex market and regulatory environments with a technically skilled and entrepreneurial team that delivers development, engineering and project management services.

We foster a collaborative, high-performance culture where team members are encouraged to take ownership, innovate, and directly influence the company's trajectory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for the lifecycle of grid scale BESS projects.

• Work closely with Project Managers to drive milestones, acting as the primary technical authority in project delivery.

• Oversee subcontract and internal technical staff, proactively identifying engineering risks, optimizing costs, providing engineering solutions, and ensuring all work meets project specifications.

• Act as the key focal point for the technical review of all designs and documentation attributed to the project.

• Coordinate technical input across electrical, civil and mechanical engineering disciplines.

• Actively involved in site activities during construction and commissioning phases performing intermittent site and equipment inspections.

• Technical discussion and review of plant equipment suppliers to ensure fulfilment of project requirements.

• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior engineers involved in various aspects of the project.

Requirements:

• Degree educated in engineering, preferably electrical or civil engineering.

• Demonstrable experience in multi-million pound large scale infrastructure projects, preferably within the energy or renewables sector.

• Preferred experience in grid scale BESS projects, on-shore or off-shore wind farms, or HV substations.

• Engineering experience with demonstrable problem solving abilities.

• Proven track record in providing technical leadership on large scale projects.

• Strong report writing skills.

• Passion for Renewable Energy and the energy market.

• Strong IT literacy and CAD proficiency.

• Programming and modelling experience with exposure to any of: SQL databases, Python, Labview, Golang or other programming languages - a strong advantage.

• Good communication and organisation skills.

Benefits:

• Unique Opportunities for career progression

• Enhanced company pension scheme and private medical insurance

• Part-time working applications will be considered

• Cycle to Work Scheme, secure bike storage and modern shower facilities

• Smart, modern workspace balances focused, quiet concentration with open collaborative team areas, and Cheltenham town centre location

At Noriker, we're passionate about fostering inclusive workplaces where everyone can be themselves and contribute to the fullest of their ability. We believe in supportive teams and strong relationships where the focus is on everyone's contribution. We just want the best people to join us, stay with us, and contribute in their own unique way.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.