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.