Lead Battery Storage Projects Manager

Spencer Ogden

Hemel Hempstead

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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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. You will drive delivery from contract award through commissioning, ensuring safety, on-time, on-budget execution and adherence to high technical standards.

The role requires strong engineering background, excellent stakeholder management, and experience with grid-connected infrastructure.

Qualifications

5+ years of project delivery experience in energy storage, solar, or grid infrastructure.
Strong understanding of construction and commissioning phases of battery projects.
Experience working with EPCs, ICPs, and DNOs on grid-connected projects.
Knowledge of contracts (FIDIC or equivalent) and variation processes.
Comfortable with project tools such as Gantt charts, financial tracking, and reporting systems.
Excellent communication skills 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.