Project Manager

Description

You will work closely with contractors, grid operators, planning authorities, and landowners - making this a highly visible and impactful position.

From contract award through to commissioning and handover, you will be at the centre of ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards.

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.

• Manage tendering and contract scopes with EPCs, ICPs, and other partners
• Ensure compliance with HSE, CDM, and planning requirements
• Support dispute resolution and provide technical/commercial input on change orders
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings and project reporting
• Oversee construction delivery, including planning conditions and grid compliance (G99, ION, FON)
• Monitor budgets, schedules, risks, and contractor performance
• Manage commissioning, handover, and close-out of projects

Requirements

This role suits someone with strong engineering knowledge, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record in UK grid or energy infrastructure projects.

• Willingness to travel across the UK for site and stakeholder visits
• Experience working with EPCs, ICPs, and DNOs on grid-connected projects
• Strong understanding of construction and commissioning phases of battery projects
• Comfortable with project tools such as Gantt charts, financial tracking, and reporting systems
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-driven mindset
• 5+ years’ experience in project delivery (energy storage, solar, or grid-scale infrastructure)
• Knowledge of contracts (FIDIC or equivalent) and variation processes

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance