Lead Project Manager, Construction – Energy Infrastructure (BESS)

Bimplus; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking a Project Manager to lead a Britannia energy storage (BESS) site project in Leeds. You will drive delivery on large energy infrastructure works, coordinating design, procurement and construction teams to meet time and cost targets.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience on major energy projects, strong commercial acumen, and proven ability to manage stakeholders, risk and NEC contracts within regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in National Grid substation projects and related frameworks.
• Delivery leadership on design and build projects with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management with clients and suppliers.
• Strong commercial experience and NEC contracts knowledge.
• Regulatory knowledge including HSWA, CDM, EAWR.
• Experience managing budgets with delivery to time and cost.
• Familiarity with project management software.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery at a BESS site in Leeds, coordinating design, procurement and construction.
• Manage budgets, schedules and risks to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and stakeholders to maintain alignment and governance.
• Ensure compliance with NEC contracts and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Substation build experience

Leadership on DB projects

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen with NEC contracts

Regulatory knowledge (HSWA, CDM, EAWR)

Risk and opportunity management

Budget management and on-time delivery

Project management software usage

UK driving licence

Education

Qualification in construction/engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Bimplus is seeking a Project Manager to lead a Britannia energy storage (BESS) site project in Leeds. You will drive delivery on large energy infrastructure works, coordinating design, procurement and construction teams to meet time and cost targets.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience on major energy projects, strong commercial acumen, and proven ability to manage stakeholders, risk and NEC contracts within regulated environments.