Energy Storage Project Manager – Grid Delivery (UK)

Spencer Ogden; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK. From contract award through commissioning and handover, you will ensure safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and technical standards.

You will collaborate with contractors, grid operators, planning authorities and landowners, bringing strong engineering knowledge and stakeholder management to a highly visible, impactful role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience delivering energy storage, solar or grid-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of construction and commissioning phases for battery projects.
• Experience with EPCs, ICPs and DNOs on grid-connected schemes.
• Knowledge of contracts (FIDIC or equivalent) and variation processes.
• Proficient with project tools such as Gantt charts, financial tracking and reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and a collaborative, solutions-driven mindset.
• Willingness to travel across the UK for site and stakeholder visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of large-scale BESS projects from award to handover.
• Oversee tendering and contract scopes with EPCs, ICPs and partners.
• 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 delivery

Team collaboration

Tools

Gantt charts

Financial tracking

Reporting systems

Job description

Spencer Ogden is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK. From contract award through commissioning and handover, you will ensure safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and technical standards.

You will collaborate with contractors, grid operators, planning authorities and landowners, bringing strong engineering knowledge and stakeholder management to a highly visible, impactful role.