Beam values continuous growth and learning. We're seeking individuals who are eager to expand their skills and knowledge alongside a dynamic team. Join us to be a part of a company that supports your personal and professional development.

Location: Bristol, Hybrid - 2+ days per week in the office

Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on skills and experience

As a Front End Engineer at Beam, you will play a crucial role in building and enhancing the front-ends for a range of innovative Beam products, primarily using React and TypeScript. You will be an integral member of a cross-functional team, contributing to the development of products such as SubSLAM, Autonomy, and the Vaantage suite. Additionally, you will collaborate with the UI Team to define and implement best practices for UI development across the organization, offering your expert insights to ensure consistency and excellence.

Objectives & Responsibilities:

Beam is an exciting and dynamic environment meaning these are likely to change as we grow. Upon joining your objectives and responsibilities will include:

Designing, prototyping, and developing the Front-End to solve complex problems
Advocating for User Experience design and guiding the Engineering teams
Collaborating with Researchers, Designers, and Engineers to build consensus
Modifying and testing changes to previously developed products
Breaking down requirements and building appropriate solutions
Contribute to and uphold agile development practices
Guide and build consistency in design and an exceptional user experience

You should apply if you have:

We know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don’t have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role:

Experience of developing production-level ReactJS and Typescript for front end applications.
Using end-to-end testing frameworks, such as: Playwright/Cypress and Selenium
Using APIs and data sources to build interactive and engaging applications
Software development tooling, such as: Git, Docker and CI/CD pipelines

Grow together with Beam where you will learn and use the following:

Building web-based applications for desktop or embedded environment, such as using Electron.
Working with a Linux environment
Familiarity with state management tools such as Redux or Zustand
Familiarity with build tools such as Webpack or Vite
Python, using Django or Flask
Working with 3D datasets and rendering
Visual design
Interest in machine learning or robotics

About Beam

At Beam, we bring the technology to transform offshore wind through AI and robotic automation, alongside the determination to tackle the significant challenges ahead. We’re committed to making the transition to renewable energy a reality.

Through industry-defining R&D and transformative partnerships, we’re reshaping what it means to work in offshore wind. Beam is making wind farm development more efficient, reducing risk, complexity and cost, while helping to cure an unsustainable dependence on oil and gas.

Together, we are Beam. And we’re leading the charge towards a sustainable future.

Benefits

People join Beam because they are excited by the possibility of leaving their own mark on the world and developing solutions that solve real world problems. Although we share the same vision, we value varied perspectives, and we adapt to fit different people from all walks of life. Not only does that make for a genuinely awesome team of colleagues, but it also makes day-to-day life more interesting, and it’s how we keep evolving and getting better at what we do.

What’s in it for you? You’ll get to work with a passionate, smart and highly driven team with an incredible range of skills.

In addition, you’ll get an extensive range of benefits so you can focus on doing your very best work:

Flexible working options including compressed hours
Hybrid working, up to 3 days from home
33 days annual leave increasing 2 days a year up to 43 days after 6 years (inclusive of Bank holidays)
Private medical insurance, including Dental & Optical
Career and learning development through paid courses, conferences and events
Curiosity fund – up to £500 to spend on learning which is not role related
Up to 10% company bonus
Pension up to 6% company contribution
Life assurance paid at 4X salary
Volunteering day, to give back to your local community
Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
Cycle to work scheme
Recognition & rewards for doing great work and living our values and behaviours

Interview Process

At Beam, we've designed a straightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for both you and the company. We have adopted anonymised recruitment. This means that your name, date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the hiring team.

Application: Begin by submitting your application with your CV, highlighting your skills and experience relevant to the job. Answer key questions on elements that are important to the role.
Talent Partner Interview: We will tell you more about the role, the team and Beam's mission. This is a two-way conversation; we want to learn about your motivation, what you can bring to Beam, and provide answers to your questions.
Aptitude Test: Demonstrate your critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and workplace personality through an aptitude test.
Video Interview: Engage in a 1-hour technical interview with our VP of Engineering. We'll discuss our technologies, key skills, and team dynamics. As always, feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Team Interview: Engage in a 1-hour in-person interview with a few team members. Experience the role firsthand and share your skills and experience.
Offer! If you are successful in the process, you'll receive an offer to join Beam and become part of our team.

We value the diversity of our teams and are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.

Play an active role in the energy transformation, apply now.

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