Battery Storage Projects Manager - UK Grid Delivery

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

Job summary

Spencer Ogden seeks a proactive Project Manager to lead large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK. From award to commissioning, you will drive safe, on-time, on-budget delivery to high technical standards, coordinating with contractors, grid operators, planners, and landowners.

The role requires 5+ years in energy storage or grid infrastructure, understanding of construction and commissioning, experience with EPCs/ICPs, familiarity with contracts (FIDIC), and strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project delivery experience in energy storage, solar, or grid-scale infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of construction and commissioning phases of battery projects.
• Experience with EPCs, ICPs, and DNOs on grid-connected projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead tendering and contract scoping with EPCs, ICPs, and 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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Energy storage

Construction & commissioning

FIDIC contracts

Tools

Gantt charts

Budget tracking

Reporting systems

Job description

Spencer Ogden seeks a proactive Project Manager to lead large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK. From award to commissioning, you will drive safe, on-time, on-budget delivery to high technical standards, coordinating with contractors, grid operators, planners, and landowners.

The role requires 5+ years in energy storage or grid infrastructure, understanding of construction and commissioning, experience with EPCs/ICPs, familiarity with contracts (FIDIC), and strong