Project Manager - BESS

Spencer Ogden; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 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 projects in the UK. From award to commissioning, you will ensure safety, timeliness, budget adherence, and high technical standards.

This role requires strong engineering knowledge, excellent stakeholder management, and proven experience in grid or energy infrastructure projects, with travel across the UK to sites and meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in project delivery for energy storage or related infra.
• Experience in construction and commissioning phases of battery projects.
• Proven track record with EPCs, ICPs, and DNOs on grid-connected schemes.
• Knowledge of FIDIC or equivalent contract terms and change processes.
• Strong communication and collaborative problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of large-scale BESS projects from award to commissioning.
• Manage tendering and contract scopes with EPCs, ICPs, and partners.
• Oversee construction, planning conditions, and grid compliance (G99, ION, FON).
• Monitor budgets, schedules, risks, and contractor performance.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings and project reporting.
• Ensure HSE, CDM, and planning requirements are met.
• Support dispute resolution and advise on change orders.

Skills

Project management

Energy storage

Stakeholder management

Contract knowledge

FIDIC or equivalent

Gantt charts

Tools

Budget tracking

Reporting systems

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