Cleantech Sector Specialist (Energy Storage)
Advise on BESS and EV battery manufacturing strategy, recycling, and supply chain policy
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Cross-cutting advisory role spanning battery manufacturing, recycling, critical minerals, and industrial policy
Might not be for you. Policy and strategy focused, not hands-on materials R&D or lab work
Heads-up: Mostly boilerplate text
Adjacent materials roleStrong understanding of battery technologies and manufacturing processes; battery recycling and second-life applications
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Energy
- Role
- Management / Director
Role details
Key Responsibilities
- Lead BESS & EV Battery Manufacturing Strategy: Develop strategic insights and roadmaps for manufacturing across BESS, battery cells, packs, BMS, EMS, PCS, power electronics, and related ecosystem components.
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- Support Circular Economy & Recycling Pathways: Evaluate technology options, infrastructure requirements, and regulatory frameworks for battery recycling and second‑life applications. Promote industry–policy dialogue on recycling standards and EPR requirements.
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- Strengthen Raw Material Access & Supply Chain Security: Analyse demand for critical minerals and recommend strategies for sourcing, processing, recycling, and supply risk mitigation.
- Provide Industrial Policy & Investment Inputs: Support the development of fiscal incentives, concessional finance tools, and infrastructure support mechanisms to enable large‑scale battery manufacturing.
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- Technical & Project Advisory: Contribute to system design, feasibility studies, and due‑diligence efforts for BESS projects. Provide inputs on safety, standards, and integration with the grid or EV systems.
- Lead Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with manufacturers, utilities, recyclers, financiers, and government agencies to drive ecosystem development.
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Required Qualifications & Experience
Experience in the following areas:
- Manufacturing value chains
- Policy development and regulatory frameworks
- Technology localisation initiatives
- Energy storage project development or implementation
- Strong knowledge of energy storage technologies, siting considerations, standards, and project economics.
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Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of battery technologies and manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with value‑chain economics and lifecycle modelling
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multi‑stakeholder engagements
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