Project Delivery Manager

JD Ross Energy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of grid connections for renewable energy and battery storage projects. This role involves managing project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful outcomes while complying with UK regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in project management within the renewable sector and excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

Base salary DOE

Bonus

Pension

Health insurance

25 holidays

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within renewable energy (solar, wind, or storage).
• Strong understanding of UK energy infrastructure and grid processes.
• Proven track record of securing and managing grid connections in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery for renewable energy and storage projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations and grid connection requirements.

Skills

Project management in renewable energy

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Education

Electrical Engineering background

Job description

Overview

They are seeking an experienced Project Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of grid connections for the large‑scale renewable energy and battery storage projects. You'll be the key interface with DNOs, Transmission Operators, NESO, and ICPs/IDNOs, ensuring projects achieve timely, cost‑effective, and compliant grid access. This is a pivotal role where you'll combine technical and project management experience to secure connections from inception through to energisation. You will oversee the delivery of utility‑scale renewable energy projects, manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery for renewable energy and storage projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations and grid connection requirements.
• Manage risks, budgets, and schedules effectively.
• Negotiate and secure contracts, securities, and Joint Operating Agreements.
• Analyse reinforcement needs, and cost implications at distribution and transmission levels.
• Identify optimisation opportunities and cost savings within grid offers.
• Ensure compliance with evolving requirements under the NESO Connections Process.
• Build stakeholder relationships with DNOs, ICPs, IDNOs, ESO, Ofgem, EPC partners, designers, and legal teams.
• Oversee surveys, cable routing, meters, MPANs, and import/export agreements.
• Ensure all project milestones align with grid offer requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within renewable energy (solar, wind, or storage).
• Strong understanding of UK energy infrastructure and grid processes.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Electrical Engineering background is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven track record of securing and managing grid connections in the UK (distribution and/or transmission).
• Experience in renewable generation or energy storage is ideal.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Base salary DOE
• Bonus
• Pension
• Health insurance
• 25 holidays
• Flexible working