Battery Storage Project Manager - UK Grid Delivery

Spencer Ogden; Norwich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK. You will drive delivery from award to commissioning, ensuring safety, on-time and on-budget execution to high technical standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in energy storage, solar, or grid infrastructure, and strong stakeholder management. You’ll collaborate with EPCs, ICPs, DNOs, and landowners, with travel across the UK expected.

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.
• Comfortable with project tools such as Gantt charts, financial tracking, and reporting systems.

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

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Tools

Gantt charts

Financial tracking

Reporting systems

FIDIC contracts

Job description

Spencer Ogden is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK. You will drive delivery from award to commissioning, ensuring safety, on-time and on-budget execution to high technical standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in energy storage, solar, or grid infrastructure, and strong stakeholder management. You’ll collaborate with EPCs, ICPs, DNOs, and landowners, with travel across the UK expected.