Energy Storage Projects Lead

Spencer Ogden; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead large-scale battery energy storage system projects from award to handover. You will ensure safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and high technical standards.

This role requires strong engineering knowledge, stakeholder management, and a track record in UK grid or energy infrastructure projects, with travel across the UK for site visits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project delivery (energy storage, solar, or grid-scale infrastructure).
• Strong understanding of construction and commissioning phases of battery projects.
• Experience with EPCs, ICPs, and DNOs on grid-connected projects.
• 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

• 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 technical/commercial input on change orders

Skills

Project delivery experience

Battery energy storage

Grid-scale infrastructure

FIDIC contracts

Gantt charts

Financial tracking

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Spencer Ogden is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead large-scale battery energy storage system projects from award to handover. You will ensure safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and high technical standards.

This role requires strong engineering knowledge, stakeholder management, and a track record in UK grid or energy infrastructure projects, with travel across the UK for site visits.