Southeast Asia Energy Storage Lead

Joining Arup

For over 75 years, Arup’s purpose, values and collaborative spirit have set us apart, guiding how we design and deliver a more sustainable future. As an employee-owned organisation, our people are central to everything we do—empowered to innovate, take ownership, and contribute meaningfully to the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, people centric workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are seeking an experienced Southeast Asia Energy Storage Lead to drive the strategic growth, technical excellence, and successful delivery of energy storage projects across Singapore and Southeast Asia. This is a senior leadership role that combines deep technical expertise with strong business development capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence and lead multidisciplinary teams.

The Opportunity 
(What will I do?) 

• Lead the delivery of energy storage projects across Southeast Asia, spanning development, construction, and operations/maintenance phases. 
   
• Provide technical leadership and be accountable for the quality of energy storage deliverables in the region. 
   
• Guide junior and mid level engineers in preparing feasibility studies, design basis documentation, specifications, and functional requirements. 
   
• Manage and deliver technical due diligence assignments, including transactions support and Lenders’ Technical Advisory roles. 
   
• Lead and contribute to major bids in collaboration with Local and Geography Business Leaders. 
   
• Build strong client, partner, and supplier relationships across Southeast Asia to grow revenue and strengthen market positioning. 
   
• Drive repeat business by delivering innovative, client centred solutions.
   
• Work closely with Energy, Water & Resources (EWR), and Infrastructure teams to deliver integrated multi disciplinary services.

Is this role right for you?
(What will I bring?)  

• Chartered Engineer (e.g., CPEng, CEng) with a degree in Engineering or related discipline. 
   
• 10+ years of experience in the energy sector with substantial exposure to utility scale energy storage systems (battery, flow, or other technologies). 
   
• Demonstrated experience in energy modelling tools (e.g., HomerPro) and programming/scripting for energy system analysis. 
   
• Proven experience in delivering large scale energy storage or broader energy infrastructure projects within consultancy, OEM, or development environments. 
   
• Extensive experience in business development, including tender preparation (technical & commercial), contract negotiation, and client relationship management. 
   
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex, long term assignments. 
   
• Familiarity with Southeast Asian technical standards, markets and permitting processes.

What we offer you  

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. 
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.  

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts. 

Please see a list of Arup’s Singapore benefits below:

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours 
   

   

• 13th month bonus 
   
• Birthday leave 
   
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks 
   
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees) 
   
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association. 
   
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees 
   
• International mobility opportunities 
   
• QP allowance 
   
• Site Allowance 
   
• Work related travel insurance  
   
• Dental expense cover 
   
• Marriage leave (3 days) 
   
• Examination leave (2 days) 
   
• Family care leave 
   
• Bike Loans of up to SGD2000

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. 
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.  
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

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