Battery Storage Project Lead — Grid Infra & Delivery

Spencer Ogden; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK. From contract award through commissioning and handover, you will ensure safety, on-time, on-budget delivery to the highest technical standards, coordinating with EPCs, ICPs, DNOs, planners and landowners.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in energy storage or grid-scale projects, strong stakeholder skills and a track record in UK infrastructure delivery;

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Energy storage

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Construction knowledge

EPC/ICP/DNOs

FIDIC contracts

Gantt charts

Budget tracking

Communication

Travel across UK

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Spencer Ogden is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK. From contract award through commissioning and handover, you will ensure safety, on-time, on-budget delivery to the highest technical standards, coordinating with EPCs, ICPs, DNOs, planners and landowners.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in energy storage or grid-scale projects, strong stakeholder skills and a track record in UK infrastructure delivery;