Control Centre Team Leader

Job Description

About the role

As a Control Centre Team Leader – UK, you will support the day to day running of the UK Control Centre, ensuring the safe and efficient monitoring of BESS, wind and solar assets. You will work closely with the team to provide structure, guidance and support, while building consistent ways of working and improving overall performance.

What you will do

• Lead the day to day operations of the UK Control Centre and ensure reliable monitoring of BESS, wind and solar assets.
• Support and develop a small team of operators, providing guidance, structure and regular feedback.
• Set clear priorities and expectations for the team, ensuring consistent ways of working and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards, including WTSR.
• Act as the main point of contact for operational topics, coordinating with internal teams, customers and service providers.
• Drive improvements in processes and ways of working, focusing on efficiency and quality of service.
• Monitor operational performance and support actions to reduce downtime and improve response times.
• Work closely with other Control Centres (Munich and Bangkok) to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, renewable energy or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in renewable energy operations (wind, solar or BESS), ideally within a control room or O&M environment.
• Experience leading shifts, supervising teams or acting as a senior operator with accountability for day to day performance.
• Good understanding of safe systems of work and UK HSE requirements (WTSR knowledge desirable).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage operational workloads effectively.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with a practical and service oriented approach.
• Proactive mindset, with the ability to bring structure and improve ways of working.
• Comfortable using digital tools and monitoring systems.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with BESS operations, balancing mechanism or energy markets.
• Exposure to process improvement or quality management systems.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work occasional weekends and on call duties.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

What’s in it for you?

• Private Health Insurance.
• Life Assurance Cover.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working Environment.
• Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme.
• Excellent Company Culture.
• Mental Health First Aid support.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 telephone and online counselling.
• Access to an online benefits portal with travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice and a financial well being resource bank.
• Cycle 2 Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility after 12 months employment).
• Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social, cultural or ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.