BESS & Solar PV Delivery Lead – Hybrid (UK)

JD Ross Energy; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance and travel expenses

Private health insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Flexible working arrangements (hybrid)

Job summary

JD Ross Energy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of utility‑scale BESS and Solar PV projects across the UK. You will oversee design, construction, commissioning and handover, coordinating cross‑functional teams and external partners to meet safety, time, and budget targets.

The role offers hybrid flexibility with sites across the region and requires a proven track record in grid‑connected renewables, strong stakeholder management, and a UK‑driven delivery mindset.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience delivering large-scale renewable energy, grid infrastructure, or power engineering projects (ideally BESS/PV).
• Strong understanding of HV/LV electrical systems, protection schemes, grid connections, and UK DNO/NGESO processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing EPC contractors and complex multi-stakeholder engineering programs.
• Proven ability to manage multimillion-pound budgets and deliver projects safely, on time, and to specification.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Project Management, or related discipline.
• APM, PMI, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification.
• Experience delivering co-located or hybrid renewable projects (BESS + PV / Wind + BESS).
• Knowledge of UK planning regulations, environmental permitting, and land agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of utility-scale BESS/PV projects from design freeze through energisation and operational handover.
• Manage all stages of project execution including scheduling, budgeting, procurement, risk management, construction oversight, and commissioning activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed project execution plans (PEPs), Gantt charts, financial forecasts, and risk registers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams (electrical, civil, grid, controls, HSE) to ensure design compliance and buildability.
• Ensure full adherence to CDM regulations, quality standards, and HSE best practices across all project stages.

Job description

JD Ross Energy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of utility‑scale BESS and Solar PV projects across the UK. You will oversee design, construction, commissioning and handover, coordinating cross‑functional teams and external partners to meet safety, time, and budget targets.

The role offers hybrid flexibility with sites across the region and requires a proven track record in grid‑connected renewables, strong stakeholder management, and a UK‑driven delivery mindset.