Technical Director - Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Job Description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

We are looking for a Technical Director for Battery Energy Storage System to join our Energy Group, a key role in advancing our Future Energy strategy.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

What You’ll Do:

• You will lead the technical management and delivery of renewable projects, particularly Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), across all phases—from development (technology selection, sizing, feasibility) to design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and operations.
• You may also contribute to power generation opportunities including wind, solar, substations, and transmission design.
• The role supports the growth of the Future Energy group, including business development in the Philippines, and collaboration with GHD’s National Sector Lead for BESS.
• Client Relationship: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure project success and high satisfaction.
• Business Development: Drive new and repeat business in the Philippines Region; prepare proposals and bids; collaborate with Market and Business Group Leaders across disciplines (Environment, Advisory, PM).
• Project Management: Lead BESS and multidisciplinary projects as Project Director/Manager or Technical Lead; ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development.
• Provide technical leadership and QA/QC oversight.
• Share knowledge and contribute to GHD’s global expertise.
  
  

What You Bring:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced studies/masters – to be given preference)
• Minimum 8 years of industry experience in BESS projects. (exposure in a consulting environment – as an advantage)
• Drive a high-performance culture through effective leadership and mentoring.
  
  

This position is also open to expatriates with reputable experience in the market in the Philippines, under an international local hire arrangement.

This job offer can be based either in Makati or in our Quezon City office, depending on your home base / location.

GHD does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any related fees.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact.

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.