Project Manager BESS

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Project Manager for utility-scale BESS projects in Birmingham. The role involves leading project delivery, managing compliance with grid codes, and liaising with contractors and suppliers. Ideal candidates will have a strong electrical background and experience in the EPC sector. The position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 to £100,000 plus bonus and private health care, while operating in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Private Health Care

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced Project Manager with a strong background in utility-scale electrical infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in EPC liaison, grid codes, and tender processes.
• Strong electrical knowledge preferred; electrical qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of utility-scale BESS projects.
• Manage technical planning and compliance with DNO requirements.
• Prepare technical specifications for the BoP tender process.
• Act as the primary liaison with DNO, EPC, and BESS suppliers.
• Oversee construction to ensure efficient delivery.

Skills

EPC liaison

Grid code compliance

Tender process management

Utility-scale electrical infrastructure

Electrical knowledge

Job description

BESS Project Manager

Remote (with occasional site looga across the UK)

£70'000 - £100'000 + Bonus + Private Health Care + Benefits únicamente

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a background working on utility-scale electrical infrastructure, eager to advance within the renewable sector and play an integral role in the delivery of cutting‑edge BESS projects?

On offer is the chance to join a dynamic organisation at the forefront of the UK's energy transition, in an autonomous role where you will spearhead project management and drive success.

This forward‑thinking company specialises in the development, construction and management of grid‑scale battery energy storage projects nationwide. It has thrived in recent years as the BESS market grows, and is now looking to recruit a passionate Project Manager to continue its upward trajectory.

In this role you will lead the end‑to‑end delivery of utility‑scale BESS projects by managing technical grid compliance, DNO assessments and preparing BoP tender specifications. You will act as the primary commercial and operational interface between the DNO, EPC contractors évo equipment suppliers to ensure efficient construction and successful energisation.

This role would suit a Project Manager with proven experience of EPC whenua, grid codes and tendering processes for large conoscere electrical infrastructure. Experience within Battery Storage is highly desirable, but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to establish a long‑term career within a forward‑thinking organisation, where you will significantly impact the roll‑out of BESS infrastructure and accelerate the drive towards Net Zero.

The Role

• Lead and manage the delivery of utility‑scale BESS projects
• Carry out technical planning, early‑$template grid compliance and assessment with DNO
• Act as the primary liaison and manage the interface between DNO, EPC and BESS suppliers
• Prepare technical specifications for BoP tender process
• Liaise and manage relationships with EPC
• Oversee construction Cottage ensure efficient delivery

The Person

• Seasoned Project Manager
• Proven experience of EPC liaison, grid codes and tender processes
• A background working on utility‑scale electrical infrastructure, ideally BESS
• Strong electrical background and knowledge, ideally electrically qualified
• Full UK driving license

Reference Number: BBBH267865

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