Delivery Lead, Battery Storage Projects

Spencer Ogden; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; 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 contract award through commissioning, ensuring safety, on-time and on-budget performance to high technical standards.

You will work with EPCs, ICPs, DNOs, grid operators, and landowners, applying strong engineering knowledge and robust project controls to achieve successful handovers and close-outs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in project delivery in energy storage, solar, or grid-scale infrastructure.
• Experience leading construction and commissioning phases of battery projects.
• Knowledge of contracts (FIDIC or equivalent) and variation processes.
• Experience working with EPCs, ICPs, and DNOs on grid-connected projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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 input on change orders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Communication

MS Project

Primavera P6

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

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 contract award through commissioning, ensuring safety, on-time and on-budget performance to high technical standards.

You will work with EPCs, ICPs, DNOs, grid operators, and landowners, applying strong engineering knowledge and robust project controls to achieve successful handovers and close-outs.