Technical Director - Battery Energy Storage System
About this role
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 – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to join our Energy & Resources Group. This is a leadership role with a strong focus on technical delivery, client engagement, and work-winning support.
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:
Lead the technical management and delivery of renewable energy projects, with a primary focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), across all phases from development, technology selection, sizing and feasibility through to design, procurement, installation, commissioning and operations.
Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and internal GHD teams, bringing strong BESS expertise to guide technical decisions, demonstrate capability, and build confidence in project delivery.
Support client-facing and work-winning activities by providing technical input to proposals, strengthening client relationships, identifying future project opportunities, and representing GHD’s capability in the BESS market.
- You may also contribute to power generation opportunities including wind, solar, substations, and transmission design.
- 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)
Proven leadership experience in complex technical projects, with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams, influence stakeholders, and support project outcomes at a senior level.
Minimum 10 years of industry experience, with deep technical expertise in BESS projects. Experience in a consulting environment will be highly regarded.
Strong technical capability in BESS is essential, with a target profile of 70% technical delivery and 30% client-facing, business development or work-winning exposure.
Ability to drive a high-performance culture through effective leadership, mentoring, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
Our Hybrid Work Model:
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
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.
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Come together and make a meaningful impact.
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
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.
Company at a glance
We are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.
Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
See our list of office locations and contact numbers in ghd.com/en/about-ghd/office-locations
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GHD reconnaît et comprend que le monde est en constante évolution. Nous sommes engagés à résoudre les plus grands défis mondiaux dans les secteurs de l’eau, de l’énergie et de l’urbanisation.
Nous sommes une entreprise de services professionnels dotée d’une expertise de pointe en ingénierie, en construction et en architecture. Nos démarches avant-gardistes et innovatrices rapprochent et soutiennent les communautés à l’échelle mondiale. En livrant d’excellents résultats sociaux et économiques, nous visons à bâtir des relations durables avec nos partenaires et nos clients.
Fondée en 1928, GHD appartient entièrement à ses employés Nous sommes plus de 10 000 employés diversifiés et qualifiés dans plus de 200 bureaux et sur cinq continents : Amérique du Nord et Amérique du Sud, Asie, Australie et Europe, ainsi que dans la région du Pacifique.
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