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ROLE: Renewables Manager – Senior Leadership Role
LOCATION: Chesterfield

Solar PV | Battery Energy Storage (BESS) | Microgrids | EV Infrastructure | Heat Pumps

We're looking for a forward‑thinking Renewables Manager to lead one of the UK's largest and fastest‑growing specialist engineering teams. If you excel in building high‑performing design teams, driving engineering excellence and shaping technical strategy across Solar, BESS, Microgrids and EV infrastructure, this could be your ideal next step. As a senior leader, you will oversee multidisciplinary engineering functions and ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance and delivery across our renewable energy portfolio.

Role Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Lead the strategic development of the design engineering function across Solar PV, BESS, Microgrids and EV charging infrastructure. Support senior leadership with business planning, forecasting, technical direction, resourcing planning and recruitment. Oversee the technical governance of all renewable engineering outputs. Team & People Management Manage a large multidisciplinary design engineering team including senior designers and technical leads. Develop and deliver technical training programmes and competency frameworks. Lead performance management, coaching, mentoring and succession planning. Technical & Quality Oversight Ensure all engineering designs comply with standards, regulations and best practice. Oversee quality assurance processes, audits and technical approvals. Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical challenges. Evaluate and introduce new engineering technologies, tools and methodologies. Operational & Project Support Review major projects, large‑scale systems and bespoke engineering designs. Provide senior input into bids, proposals, client meetings and technical presentations. Innovation & Industry Engagement Lead continuous improvement and R&D initiatives across renewable technologies. Represent the organisation at technical events, conferences and stakeholder forums.   Required Qualifications Essential Experience Significant leadership experience managing large engineering or design teams. Strong background in at least two of the following: Solar PV, BESS, Microgrids, EV Charging, Heat Pumps. Proven ability to develop people, processes and complex engineering capability. Excellent understanding of renewable energy standards, grid requirements and design methodologies. Confident leader able to influence senior stakeholders and technical teams. Strong organisational, communication and planning skills. Strong understanding of BS 7671 18th Edition wiring regulations. Desirable Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards. QCF Level 4 in Design (2396). Leadership or management qualifications. Knowledge of design software used in Solar, BESS, Heat Pumps and Microgrids. Understanding of DNO/ICP processes, grid modelling and energy optimisation techniques.   What's in it for you? Senior leadership opportunity within a rapidly expanding renewables business. Career progression within a major UK energy and infrastructure provider. Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies shaping the energy transition. Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

 

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