Lead Project Manager, Battery Storage & Grid Projects

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

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead large-scale battery energy storage system projects in the UK. From award to handover, you will ensure safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and technical standards, coordinating with contractors, grid operators, planning authorities and landowners.

You will bring strong engineering knowledge, excellent stakeholder management, and a proven track record in grid or energy infrastructure projects, with willingness to travel

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in project delivery (energy storage, solar, or grid-scale 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.
• Proficient with project tools like Gantt charts, financial tracking, and reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and a collaborative, solutions-driven mindset.

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

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Energy storage experience

Communication

Tools

Gantt charts

Financial tracking

Reporting systems

Job description

Spencer Ogden is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead large-scale battery energy storage system projects in the UK. From award to handover, you will ensure safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to budget and technical standards, coordinating with contractors, grid operators, planning authorities and landowners.

You will bring strong engineering knowledge, excellent stakeholder management, and a proven track record in grid or energy infrastructure projects, with willingness to travel