Battery Storage Project Manager – UK Grid Delivery

Spencer Ogden; Watford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; 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. You will drive from award to commissioning, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget control and high technical standards.

The role requires strong engineering knowledge, excellent stakeholder management, and a proven track record in grid or energy infrastructure projects, with visibility across contractors, grid operators, planning authorities, and

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.
• 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

5+ years’ project delivery experience

Engineering knowledge

Stakeholder management

Grid/energy infrastructure experience

Familiar with contracts (FIDIC)

Project controls tools (Gantt, ...)

Communications & collaboration

Travel across the UK

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. You will drive from award to commissioning, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget control and high technical standards.

The role requires strong engineering knowledge, excellent stakeholder management, and a proven track record in grid or energy infrastructure projects, with visibility across contractors, grid operators, planning authorities, and