Project Manager

Spencer Ogden; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy project management firm is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead large-scale battery energy storage projects across the UK. This role involves managing project delivery from contract award to commissioning, ensuring safety, budget compliance, and technical standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in similar projects, a strong engineering background, and excellent stakeholder management skills. Frequent UK travel is required, making this role impactful and visible within the energy infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in project delivery in energy storage or grid scale.
• Strong understanding of construction and commissioning phases.
• Knowledge of contracts (FIDIC or equivalent) and variation processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage tendering and contract scopes with EPCs and partners.
• Oversee construction delivery and compliance.
• Monitor budgets and contractor performance.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Financial tracking

Tools

Gantt charts

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and hands‑on Project Manager to lead the delivery of large‑scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.

From contract award through to commissioning and handover, you will be at the centre of ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards.

This role suits someone with strong engineering knowledge, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record in UK grid or energy infrastructure projects.

You will work closely with contractors, grid operators, planning authorities, and landowners – making this a highly visible and impactful position.

Key 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

About You

• 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
• Willingness to travel across the UK for site and stakeholder visits