Lead Project Manager, Energy Storage & Grid

Spencer Ogden; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead large-scale battery energy storage system projects in the UK. You will drive delivery from award to commissioning, ensuring safety, on-time, on-budget results, and adherence to high technical standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in energy storage or grid-scale projects, with strong stakeholder management, and experience with EPCs, ICPs, and DNOs. Travel across the UK is required for site visits.

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.
• Comfortable with project tools such as Gantt charts, financial tracking, and reporting systems.
• Excellent communication skills 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

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Planning

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

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in energy storage or grid-scale projects, with strong stakeholder management, and experience with EPCs, ICPs, and DNOs. Travel across the UK is required for site visits.