Electrical PM for Battery Storage HV Systems (Contract)
Astute People
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Job summary
Astute People is recruiting an electrical project manager on a contract basis to support a battery energy storage system with HV switchgear and a private wire connection in the UK. You will oversee contractors on site from detailed design through procurement, installation, energisation and handover, alongside the operating CHP plant.
The role requires delivery experience of large electrical projects on client/owner's engineer side, strong HV knowledge, CDM 2015 compliance, and proven ability to
Qualifications
- Delivery of C&I or small-scale BESS projects from client/owner's engineer side
- Strong HV switchgear, protection and private wire or grid connection knowledge
- Experience managing contractors under standard contract forms
- Sound CDM 2015 and site safety knowledge on live or operational sites
Responsibilities
- Own the client-side programme, track long-lead items and report progress, cost and risk
- Review and challenge design covering HV/LV lines, protection and earthing, cable routing and metering
- Oversee switchgear design, FAT/SAT, private wire and DNO/G99 obligations, energisation sequencing and permits
- Ensure compliance with Detailed Battery Safety Management Plan and planning conditions
- Coordinate with CHP plant operator, Radius Aerospace, fire service, landowner and local constraints
- Administer contracts, control budget, variations and payment milestones
- Act as CDM 2015 client representative, review RAMS and permits, monitor quality
- Witness FAT/SAT and commissioning, manage defects and handover to operation
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Job description
Astute People is recruiting an electrical project manager on a contract basis to support a battery energy storage system with HV switchgear and a private wire connection in the UK. You will oversee contractors on site from detailed design through procurement, installation, energisation and handover, alongside the operating CHP plant.
The role requires delivery experience of large electrical projects on client/owner's engineer side, strong HV knowledge, CDM 2015 compliance, and proven ability to
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