Tim Norford

Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively with a business who provide a variety of services to the UK’s energy storage / battery storage / BESS market. They invest in, manage, develop and originate battery storage projects and we’re looking to add some Field Service Engineers to their team to start adding to their O&M Team as well. The Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £55,000, depending on experience, with real potential for personal and professional growth. The business operate internationally too, so there may be future scope for international work. If you’re a Field Service Engineer / Energy Storage Engineer / BESS Engineer and are looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the O&M Manager you will:  

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across a portfolio of battery storage assets
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues, conduct warranty repairs and commissioning works too
• Perform firmware and software system upgrades
• Provide diagnostic and technical phone support to clients and customers if and when required
• Conduct risk assessments and look to implement any necessary safety measures
• Where applicable, assist the in-house development team with hands on knowledge and advice through the development phases of projects
• Inspect equipment and carry out regular capacity tests
• Log all activity on internal system
• Travel nationwide for business need, staying overnight where necessary. The intention is to be as patch-based as possible but there needs to be an awareness that there could be nationwide travel.
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• At least a level 3 electrical installation qualification
• ECS gold card is hugely preferable
• 18th edition wiring regulations
• HVAP is desired and the financials would be adjusted accordingly
• Clean UK driving licence
• Experience in O&M in large scale renewables, ideally battery storage but I’m open to solar, wind and other renewables

Personal skills The Field Service Engineer / Battery Storage Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Committed, diligent and who wants to progress
• Happy to travel extensively
• Looking to affect change in the Renewable Energy industry

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer / Battery Storage Engineer role  

• £45,000 to £55,000 salary depending on experience
• Company van and fuel card
• Tools
• Phone and laptop
• Full company benefits package
• Potential european travel

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading global specialist in renewable energy, to recruit a Site Manager to deliver site management services on turnkey EPC solar PV and battery storage projects in the Swindon location and across the UK. The Site Manager role comes with a salary up to £65,000 plus competitive bonus, vehicle and fuel card and other benefits to be discussed. If you’re a Site Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that are a genuine key player in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Site Manager role   Reporting to the Head of Site Management you will:  

• Lead on-site management of utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site activities, including materials, logistics, and deliveries.
• Manage key project resources such as engineering teams, quality managers, and subcontractors.
• Act as the main point of contact with stakeholders including clients, ICPs, DNOs, landowners, OEMs, and technical advisors.
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations, always maintaining the highest HSQE standards.
• Monitor and control quality, ensuring works meet contractual and technical requirements.
• Prepare and deliver site documentation for project handover, O&M, and safety files.
• Provide timely site reporting on health and safety, progress, and quality.
• Identify risks to budget, programme, or quality and escalate to the project management team.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven experience as a Site Manager (or in a similar leadership role).
• SMSTS certification.
• NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction.
• Experience managing utility scale solar projects highly advantageous.

Personal skills   The Site Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Passionate about renewable energy.
• Proactive approach to self-development.
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to travel and work away from home as required.

Salary and benefits of the Site Manager role  

• Salary between £55,000 - £65,000 (DOE).
• Competitive bonus (KPI and results driven).
• Company vehicle with fuel card provided.
• 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays.
• Private health cover.
• Other benefits to be discussed.

 INDREN  

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading global specialist in renewable energy, to recruit a Site Manager to deliver site management services on turnkey EPC solar PV and battery storage projects in the Suffolk location and across the UK. The Site Manager role comes with a salary up to £65,000 plus competitive bonus, vehicle and fuel card and other benefits to be discussed. If you’re a Site Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that are a genuine key player in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Site Manager role   Reporting to the Head of Site Management you will:  

• Lead on-site management of utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site activities, including materials, logistics, and deliveries.
• Manage key project resources such as engineering teams, quality managers, and subcontractors.
• Act as the main point of contact with stakeholders including clients, ICPs, DNOs, landowners, OEMs, and technical advisors.
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations, always maintaining the highest HSQE standards.
• Monitor and control quality, ensuring works meet contractual and technical requirements.
• Prepare and deliver site documentation for project handover, O&M, and safety files.
• Provide timely site reporting on health and safety, progress, and quality.
• Identify risks to budget, programme, or quality and escalate to the project management team.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven experience as a Site Manager (or in a similar leadership role).
• SMSTS certification.
• NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction.
• Experience managing utility scale solar projects highly advantageous.

Personal skills   The Site Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Passionate about renewable energy.
• Proactive approach to self-development.
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to travel and work away from home as required.

Salary and benefits of the Site Manager role  

• Salary between £55,000 - £65,000 (DOE).
• Competitive bonus (KPI and results driven).
• Company vehicle with fuel card provided.
• 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays.
• Private health cover.
• Other benefits to be discussed.

 INDREN  

Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively with a business who provide a variety of services to the UK’s energy storage / battery storage / BESS market. They invest in, manage, develop and originate battery storage projects and we’re looking to add some Field Service Engineers to their team to start adding to their O&M Team as well. The Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience, with real potential for personal and professional growth. The business operate internationally too, so there may be future scope for international work. If you’re a Field Service Engineer / Energy Storage Engineer / BESS Engineer and are looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the O&M Manager you will:  

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across a portfolio of battery storage assets
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues, conduct warranty repairs and commissioning works too
• Perform firmware and software system upgrades
• Provide diagnostic and technical phone support to clients and customers if and when required
• Conduct risk assessments and look to implement any necessary safety measures
• Where applicable, assist the in-house development team with hands on knowledge and advice through the development phases of projects
• Inspect equipment and carry out regular capacity tests
• Log all activity on internal system
• Travel nationwide for business need, staying overnight where necessary. The intention is to be as patch-based as possible but there needs to be an awareness that there could be nationwide travel.
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• At least a level 3 electrical installation qualification
• ECS gold card is hugely preferable
• 18th edition wiring regulations
• HVAP is desired and the financials would be adjusted accordingly
• Clean UK driving licence
• Experience in O&M in large scale renewables, ideally battery storage but I’m open to solar, wind and other renewables

Personal skills The Field Service Engineer / Battery Storage Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Committed, diligent and who wants to progress
• Happy to travel extensively
• Looking to affect change in the Renewable Energy industry

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer / Battery Storage Engineer role  

• £45,000 to £50,000 salary depending on experience
• Company van and fuel card
• Tools
• Phone and laptop
• Full company benefits package
• Potential European travel

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a global BESS business who are in looking for a Senior Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager to cover both the UK and Europe. The company develop, manage and operate and maintain BESS sites and we’re looking for the O&M Manager to join them to provide strategic oversight of the operations department.   The Senior Operations and Maintenance BESS Manager will come with a market-led salary plus company van, fuel card and sponsorship can be offered too (if required).   If you’re a Senior BESS Manager and wanting to, then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties of the Senior O&M BESS Manager role   Reporting to senior management you will:    

• Oversee technical operations, team coordination and client communication across a portfolio of BESS sites in Europe
• Maintain BESS to a high standard by carrying out regular inspections when necessary
• Provide technical support and advice to Field Service Engineers across the portfolio
• Look for ways to continually improve technical SOPs and maintenance procedures
• Regularly review the Field Service Engineer’s performance and the O&M Team’s technical competencies, looking for ways to support and develop the staff
• Monitor system performance through SCADA and remote monitoring platforms, using data to suggest new and improved ways of operating
• Report to senior management
• Travel nationally and international when required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:    

• At least 3 years of direct experience in the BESS market
• At least a level 3 electrical qualification, degree qualified preferred
• Have a strong working knowledge of BESS and SCADA systems
• Valid driving licence

  Personal skills     The Senior O&M BESS Manager role would suit someone who is:    

• Strong understanding of HV and LV power electronics, including transformers and inverters
• Flexible when it comes to travel and some overseas travel too

  Salary and benefits of the Senior O&M BESS Manager role    

• Excellent, market-led salary
• Company bonus
• Vehicle and fuel card
• Company benefits package
• Phone, laptop and equipment provided
• Flexible working

INDREN  

Astute’s Renewables Team is exclusively partnering with a leading business in the UK’s transition to electric vehicles. We’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to service and maintain a network of EV chargers along with specific EV forecourts too. Their power comes from renewable energy sources too, so this is a chance to join the green revolution and contribute to a greener world here in the UK. The role is regional across the North of England, connecting the North East to the North West through major motorways such as the A1(M) and M6.

The Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary up to £41,000, with a company electric van plus excellent benefits.  If you’re a Field Service Engineer who enjoys working being out in the field and who enjoys fault-finding and rectification, then please apply below.

Responsibilities and duties of the Field Service Engineer role

 

Reporting to the Area Manager you will:

• Undertake planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements
• Perform reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Carry out site surveys requests as required
• Compile accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner
• Keep accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, high voltage and safety documents that are suitable for audit
• Ensure that work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity
• Comply with the company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping
• Comply with all aspects of the company’s ISO standards: Quality management - ISO 9001 / Environmental - ISO 14001 proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme
• Travelling throughout your region and perhaps, on the odd occasion, further to provide holiday or sickness cover

 

Professional qualifications

 

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• At least a level 2 electrical installation qualification
• Test and inspection certified, C&G 2391
• UK driving licence with, ideally, a clean licence
• Experience servicing and maintaining EV chargers is hugely beneficial
• Good fault-finding experience/knowledge

 

Personal skills

 

The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who:

 

• Enjoys being on the road visiting sites
• Happy with a reasonable amount of lone working
• Wants to contribute to the renewable energy industry

 

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Manager role

 

• Salary up to £41,000 depending on experience
• Private health cover
• Life insurance
• Electric van
• Company pension
• 33 days holiday inc. BH
• Retail discount scheme
• Fuel card

 

 

INDREN

Astute’s Renewables team is very proudly partnered with a huge player in the global solar market. We have a focus on the UK market for them and we’re actively looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer to join the team. The client delivers varying services, from O&M to full design and system integration. This position is field based and we’re looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer with a basic salary of up to £45,000 and you’d also receive a hugely impressive benefits package. Large scale / utility scale solar experience is key in achieving the top end of the salary bracket. If you’re a Solar Technician or Solar Engineer looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Regional Manager you will:  

• Planned and reactive works across a variety of ground mount solar assets
• Testing and inspecting the electrical systems, tracing faults and rectifying where possible
• Liaising with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot issues on site
• Daily reports on the work carried out on site
• Fault finding on both AC and DC systems
• Taking into account all HSE legislation when carrying out any work
• Supervising third party contractors on site if and when required
• Participating in an occasional weekend rota, with additional pay as a result
• Occasional working and staying away

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Utility scale solar experience is key for this area
• Level 3 electrical qualifications
• 2391 test and inspection
• HV AP is  desirable
• Good working knowledge of key industry instruments and testing equipment

Personal skills The Solar Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Dynamic and who enjoys fault-finding
• Knowledgeable about SCADA and CCTV systems as well as solar
• Willing to travel

Salary and benefits of the Solar Engineer role  

• £38,000 - £45,000 salary, depending on experience
• Weekend rota with additional payment
• KPI related bonus
• Training and progression
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Company van
• Mobile phone, laptop and PPE

Astute’s Renewables team is very proudly partnered with a huge player in the global solar market. We have a focus on the UK market for them and we’re actively looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer to join the team. The client delivers varying services, from O&M to full design and system integration. This position is field based and we’re looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer with a basic salary of up to £45,000 and you’d also receive a hugely impressive benefits package. Large scale / utility scale solar experience is key in achieving the top end of the salary bracket. If you’re a Solar Technician or Solar Engineer looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Regional Manager you will:  

• Planned and reactive works across a variety of ground mount solar assets
• Testing and inspecting the electrical systems, tracing faults and rectifying where possible
• Liaising with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot issues on site
• Daily reports on the work carried out on site
• Fault finding on both AC and DC systems
• Taking into account all HSE legislation when carrying out any work
• Supervising third party contractors on site if and when required
• Participating in an occasional weekend rota, with additional pay as a result
• Occasional working and staying away

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Utility scale solar experience is key for this area
• Level 3 electrical qualifications
• 2391 test and inspection
• HV AP is  desirable
• Good working knowledge of key industry instruments and testing equipment

Personal skills The Solar Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Dynamic and who enjoys fault-finding
• Knowledgeable about SCADA and CCTV systems as well as solar
• Willing to travel

Salary and benefits of the Solar Engineer role  

• £38,000 - £45,000 salary, depending on experience
• Weekend rota with additional payment
• KPI related bonus
• Training and progression
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Company van
• Mobile phone, laptop and PPE

Job spec attached in files. Hybrid working, Monday to Friday.