Technical Director

Technical Director 

London / flexible

Key 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.