Lead Battery Storage Contract Specialist We believe the ability to generate and store clean energy is essential to the creation of a sustainable energy system.
Harmony Energy Ltd (the "Company" ) is one of the UK's leading and fastest growing owners and operators of utility-scale battery energy storage projects – as well as being active in the solar and onshore wind sectors.
In addition to having a portfolio of operational assets, the Company controls a multi-gigawatt pipeline of projects and employs an in-house team of development and delivery experts. Harmony Energy Income Trust Plc (" HEIT plc ") was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2021, providing access to a significant amount of capital to vastly accelerate the build-out of our pipeline. HEIT plc is managed by a subsidiary of Harmony Energy Ltd and is governed by an independent board of non-executive directors.
The Company is headquartered in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, with offices in London and Darlington. We also have development teams in France, New Zealand, Poland, Germany and Italy and continue to investigate opportunities in other territories.
Rapid growth of the Company has resulted in us looking to expand our team – now is your chance to join us in powering a sustainable future.
About the Role (London / Knaresborough based)
The Lead Battery Storage Contract Specialist's role will comprise receipt and due diligence of shovel ready projects from Harmony's development team, leading the pre-procurement phase development of the projects, preparing technical and commercial tender packages, managing tenders, closing contracts and supporting Harmony's finance team. Initially Harmony is targeting battery energy storage projects in the UK, but the role may grow to involve solar or work in other jurisdictions as time progresses.
The ideal candidate would be an engineer with development and procurement experience, who is able to perform due diligence on projects and prepare both commercial and technical aspects of tender packages (e.g. drafting project specific Employer's Requirements). The candidate would also have experience leading projects in the run-up to procurement, supporting financing processes, and have experience of negotiating contracts with battery suppliers and balance of plant contractors.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting and dynamic industry which is at the forefront of the energy transition. We are a growing business with big ambitions so the role can be tuned to meet the experience and ambition of the individual candidate.
Key responsibilities
Due diligence of projects received from the development team, including inputting into technical planning decisions
Procurement and tendering, including supplier qualification, preparation of contract documentation and Employer's Requirements, negotiation
Leading management of projects in the pre-construction phase
Supporting financing of future projects, including managing due diligence processes, commenting on technical inputs to financial models
Additional responsibilities for the right candidate
Developing strategies for growth of the business, including plans to deliver solar/storage hybrid projects, new business cases, etc.
Contract management
Responsibility for development of new solar assets in pre-planning and consented stages.
Independently managing the construction of energy storage projects.
Degree educated or significant relevant experience. Ideally an Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree
Significant experience in a similar role for a renewable energy developer, contractor or consultancy, including having led contract negotiations for multi-million pound contracts
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Battery energy storage experience would be a positive but not essential
Development and procurement experience
Package and Benefits
Given the flexibility around the seniority of this role we will be flexible around salary. In addition to a competitive salary we offer:
Annual Bonus
Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
Sacrifice EV leasing scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Access to lifestyle and wellbeing support and advice
Flexible working arrangements (ideally the candidate would work in our London office (or Knaresborough) at least 2 days per week)
Harmony Energy is committed to promoting equal opportunities and encouraging diversity among our employees. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, inclusive of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Our supportive and inclusive culture ensures that all team members are respected and feel valued in their roles.
No recruiters please.
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