BESS Consultant

You will provide technical and commercial support for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and hybrid projects in Australia. You will advise developers, operators, lenders, and investors on due diligence, procurement, design, construction, commissioning, and strategic project support. While experience in BESS is highly valued, the role is also open to motivated candidates earlier in their careers (with some renewables experience) who are eager to grow into a specialist consultant.

• Advise on BESS equipment specifications, facility layout, capacity requirements, and performance guarantees.
• Deliver owner’s engineering services and strategic advisory on development, procurement, and operations.
• Assess risks affecting project timelines, yields, and costs; propose mitigation strategies.
• Provide construction and operational monitoring, including on-site inspections and testing.
• Support procurement processes, contract negotiations, and resolution of technical issues during commissioning.
• Review project elements including land securement, permits, environmental factors, design, grid connection, contracts, and timelines.
• Manage multiple projects, budgets, and profitability while building strong client relationships.
• Lead technical and commercial due diligence for BESS and hybrid projects, acting as both project manager and contributor.
• Meaningful work - influence major investment and policy decisions in the energy sector.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, identify issues, and liaise with stakeholders.

• Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Owner’s engineering, construction monitoring, or asset management experience.
• Ideally 3-5+ years’ experience in solar or energy storage projects, however motivated candidates with less experience will also be considered.
• Data analytics/coding (Python, Matlab, Java).
• Strong technical knowledge of BESS equipment, design principles, and due diligence processes.
• Familiarity with Australian market requirements (grid, land, permits, environmental, hybridisation).
• Ability to review renewable energy construction and operation contracts.
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or similar.
• Experience in other renewable technologies (wind, hybridisation).
• Proven consultancy skills: clear reporting, client relationship management, and adaptability.

• Flexible working - balance work and life with part-time options and adaptable schedules.
• Employee ownership - all staff have a pathway to becoming co-owners.
• Diverse exposure - work with clients from global banks to community energy groups.
• Mentorship - learn from experienced industry leaders and share your own insights.
• Collaborative teams - cross-technology and cross-country project opportunities.