Project Manager - BESS

Spencer Ogden; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across the UK. You will drive delivery from contract award through commissioning, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and technical standards are met.

You will manage EPCs, ICPs, and grid-connected collaborations, with a strong engineering background and proven stakeholder management. Travel across the UK is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience delivering energy storage, solar, or grid-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction and commissioning phases for battery projects.
• Experience working with EPCs, ICPs and DNOs on grid-connected projects.
• Knowledge of contracts (FIDIC or equivalent) and variation processes.
• Proficient with project tools for planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Excellent communication and collaborative problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel across the UK for site and stakeholder visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects from award to handover.
• Oversee tendering and contract scopes with EPCs, ICPs, and partners.
• Manage budgets, schedules, risks, and contractor performance.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings and project reporting to senior leaders.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, CDM, and planning requirements.
• Manage commissioning, handover, and close-out of projects.
• Support dispute resolution and provide input on change orders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Grid/energy infrastructure knowledge

Engineering background

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Gantt charts

Scheduling software

Budget tracking

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