BESS Project Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced BESS Project Manager to lead utility-scale projects across the UK. This remote role involves managing DNO assessments and liaising with EPC contractors to ensure successful project delivery. The successful candidate will have a strong electrical background and experience in EPC liaison. Join this forward-thinking organization and contribute to the UK's energy transition towards Net Zero. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Private Health Care

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience of EPC liaison, grid codes and tender processes.
• Background working on utility-scale electrical infrastructure, ideally BESS.
• Strong electrical background and ideally electrically qualified.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of utility-scale BESS projects.
• Carry out technical planning, early stage grid compliance and assessment with DNO.
• Act as the primary liaison and manage the interface between DNO, EPC and BESS suppliers.
• Prepare technical specifications for BoP tender process.
• Liaise and manage relationships with EPC.

Skills

Project Management

EPC liaison

Grid compliance

Tender processes

Electrical background

Job description

Overview

BESS Project Manager

Remote (with occasional site travel across the UK)

70'000 - £100'000 + Bonus + Private Health Care + Benefits

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a background working on utility-scale electrical infrastructure, eager to advance within the renewable sector and play an integral role in the delivery of cutting edge BESS projects?

On offer is the chance to join a dynamic organisation at the forefront of the UK's energy transition, in an autonomous role where you will spearhead project management function to drive success.

This forward-thinking company specialise in the development, construction and management of grid scale battery energy storage projects nationwide. They have thrived in recent years as the BESS market grows significantly, and as a result they are now looking to recruit a passionate Project Manager to join their ambitious team of industry experts to continue on their upward trajectory.

In this role you will lead the end-to-end delivery of utility-scale BESS projects by managing technical grid compliance, DNO assessments, and the preparation of BoP tender specifications. You will act as the primary commercial and operational interface between the DNO, EPC contractors, and equipment suppliers to ensure efficient construction and successful project energisation.

This role would suit a Project Manager with proven experience of EPC liaison, grid codes and tendering processes for large scale electrical infrastructure. Experience within the Battery Storage sector is highly desirable, but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to establish a long-term career within a forward thinking organisation, where you will significantly impact the roll-out of BESS infrastructure and accelerate the drive towards Net Zero.

The Role

• Lead and manage the delivery of utility-scale BESS projects
• Carry out technical planning, early stage grid compliance and assessment with DNO
• Act as the primary liaison and manage the interface between DNO, EPC and BESS suppliers
• Prepare technical specifications for BoP tender process
• Liaise and manage relationships with EPC
• Oversee construction to ensure efficient delivery

The Person

• Seasoned Project Manager
• Proven experience of EPC liaison, grid codes and tender processes
• A background working on utility-scale electrical infrastructure, ideally BESS
• Strong electrical background and knowledge, ideally electrically qualified
• Full UK driving license

Reference Number : BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Gabrielle Peters at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates