Technical Engineer - Energy Storage Systems (ESS)

Location: UK
Department: EU / Sales
Reporting to: Sales Director / VP

The Opportunity

An established global renewable energy technology manufacturer is expanding its UK operations and is seeking a Technical Engineer to support the growth of its residential Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and Energy Management solutions.

This is a customer-facing, technically focused role combining technical sales support, training, and market development, working closely with sales, engineering, and R&D teams.

Key Responsibilities

🔧 Technical Sales Support

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Provide expert technical support on residential ESS solutions, including batteries, inverters, BMS, and energy management systems

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Deliver product demonstrations, system walkthroughs, and technical presentations to distributors and installers

📈 Lead Generation & Opportunity Identification

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Support the sales team in identifying high-potential customers and applications

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Contribute to pipeline development by advising on system suitability and use cases

🤝 Customer & Partner Engagement

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Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors and installation partners

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Deliver pre- and post-sales technical support to ensure high customer satisfaction

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Conduct regular technical training sessions for partners and internal stakeholders

🧠 Engineering & R&D Collaboration

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Act as the technical bridge between the UK market and internal engineering/R&D teams

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Provide structured market feedback and field data to support product optimisation

📊 Market Intelligence

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Track UK ESS market trends and produce periodic market insights

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Analyse competitor products, features, and pricing to support effective positioning

Requirements

Education

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Degree in Electrical Engineering or

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Electrical installation & testing qualification with relevant industry experience

Experience

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3+ years' experience in ESS project delivery, technical service, or technical support

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Experience managing subcontractors and handling warranty or after-sales technical issues

Technical Skills

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Strong knowledge of UK electrical standards and PV/ESS installation practices

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Ability to interpret electrical schematics and system designs

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Confident communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable

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Willingness to travel locally within the UK

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Experience working with installers, distributors, or manufacturers in residential energy systems

Why Apply?

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Join a high-growth, internationally established clean energy business

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Play a key role in scaling ESS solutions in the UK market

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Combine hands-on technical expertise with commercial impact

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Long-term career progression in the energy storage sector

📩 Interested?
Apply in confidence or contact Viridis Talent for a discreet discussion