Technical Director London / flexibleKey Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Governance
- Define and implement technical and engineering standards for all BESS, renewable, and data centre projects.
- Provide technical assurance across origination, due diligence, development, and investment phases.
- Lead design, grid connection, and engineering reviews to ensure robustness and compliance.
- Develop technical due diligence frameworks and assess project feasibility, constructability, and long-term performance.
- Ensure compliance with UK and EU grid, planning, and environmental frameworks.
Commercial & Investment Alignment
Collaborate with the CIO and Financial Modeller to translate technical inputs into financial models (CAPEX, OPEX, degradation, risk allowances).Assess project deliverability and grid readiness to ensure only executable projects progress.Support investment committees by articulating technical risks, mitigations, and value drivers.Provide input on project valuation and risk-weighted returns, aligning technical and commercial strategies.Project Development & Delivery Oversight
Lead multidisciplinary teams through design, procurement, and construction to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.Oversee EPC scope, tender reviews, and technical contract negotiations.Coordinate with developers, consultants, and EPCs to maintain quality, cost, and performance standards.Provide hands-on leadership during construction, resolving engineering challenges.Monitor and report technical progress, risks, and performance metrics to senior leadership and investors.Procurement, Partnerships & Supply Chain
Engage with EPCs, OEMs, and suppliers to secure optimal solutions for batteries, electrical infrastructure, and critical systems.Negotiate technical aspects of EPC and O&M contracts with legal and investment teams.Establish preferred vendor frameworks and drive cost efficiency across the portfolio.Operational & Asset Performance Oversight
Develop technical performance and asset management frameworks (availability KPIs, warranty compliance, degradation analysis).Collaborate with the Financial Modeller to integrate operational data into reforecasts and valuations.Ensure SCADA, EMS, and monitoring systems support robust long-term performance analytics.Stakeholder & Partner Management
Engage with DNOs / TNOs on grid connection strategy and interconnection design.Represent in technical discussions with investors, partners, and developers.Contribute to investor materials and data rooms, ensuring technical content is clear and robust.Key Requirements
Experience & Skills
Degree-qualified in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Energy Engineering (Chartered Engineer preferred).10+ years' experience in renewable energy, BESS, or data centre infrastructure delivery.Strong experience in technical due diligence, design management, and project delivery.Proven ability to link engineering decisions to commercial outcomes.Experience managing EPCs, OEMs, and consultants across the full project lifecycle.Solid understanding of UK grid systems, planning, and permitting processes.Financial literacy able to review project models, IRRs, and sensitivity analyses.Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.Personality & Leadership Fit
Hands-on technical leader with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset.Entrepreneurial and adaptable thrives in start-up or scale-up environments.Collaborative and commercially aware able to interface with investors, developers, and leadership.Strategic thinker who can design frameworks while executing tactically.Passionate about sustainability, innovation, and the UK energy transition.