Engineering Project Manager - Electrical

SLR Consulting Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Sustainability Solutions seeks an Engineering Project Manager to oversee large-scale BESS and solar projects. The ideal candidate will manage project activities, liaise with clients, conduct design reviews, and provide expert advice in a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have project management experience, particularly with renewable energy projects. This role allows for flexible working and requires occasional travel to project sites, with oversight of all project aspects for successful delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working hours

Pension and healthcare offerings

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale BESS or HV projects.
• Ability to conduct design reviews effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management activities and oversee teams.
• Manage design reviews and risk assessments.
• Assist in contractor meetings and progress reviews.

Skills

Project management

Construction experience

Electrical background

Ability to liaise with clients

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Relevant degree in engineering or similar

Job description

SLR Consulting has an excellent opportunity, to join our Renewable Technical Services (RTS) team, in a position that will take responsibility for the project management of large-scale BESS and solar projects, through construction to operation. This post supports a growth in construction support and bridges the gap between existing Development and Operational services.

The role

As an Engineering Project Manager, you will be central to our Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT) Owner's Engineer Service. Acting as the single point of contact you will liaise directly with the client and contractors, then coordinate support from the wider team.

You will have oversight of all project aspects, including design reviews, change and risk management, site witnessing, and be responsible for reporting, stakeholder management and chairing meetings, as well as coordination of both internal and 3rd party teams in providing timely expert advice. Our service is pragmatic and proactive, providing Trusted Advisor support to make sure of project success.

Core responsibilities

• Design reviews – managing the design reviews; civils, electrical, controls, ITP, interfaces in designs and contracts, commissioning and handover.
• Site visits – contractor meetings in support of witnessing, progress reviews and reporting to client and funder.
• Central coordinator of a multi-disciplinary team and single point of contact for the client, providing pragmatic and proactive advice so that risks are mitigated ahead of time and issues avoided. With a broad understanding of a range of disciplines, you will be supported by Subject Matter Experts to mitigate risks before they become issues.

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

The RTS team works alongside the Power Networks team in providing renewables generation and storage technical expertise (from feasibility through to operational sites) as a Service across all sectors, from Renewable Energy to housebuilding, Commercial and Industrial to Mining. We are a new technical addition to SLR through acquisition and are therefore providing technical support to complement existing services by other teams around the globe.

About you

With project management and construction experience of large BESS projects, and / or HV projects (ideally up to 400kv), you will have worked for an EPC, Developer, IPC, or Consultancy supporting the delivery of BESS projects, either as an Owner's Engineer (OE) or Construction Manager.

Whilst an electrical background is a key requirement, any additional experience with BESS, solar or wind OE, or substation design would be highly beneficial.

You should also be used to working in a multi discipline environment, with a good understanding of the benefits working with associated teams such as planning and ecology.

Whilst the ability to travel to site is a requirement, the role will be mostly office based – ours, the clients and contractors. We offer flexible working, which comes with an expectation of being in the office as required, for project, client, and team meetings, where face‑to‑face extracts value from our multi‑disciplinary offering, and facilitates collaborative solutions.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under‑represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

SLR Commitment - All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status.