Project Manager BESS

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced BESS Project Manager to lead utility-scale battery energy storage projects in the UK. You will drive the project management from start to finish, ensuring compliance with grid standards and liaising with key stakeholders including DNO and EPC contractors. Candidates should have solid experience in handling electrical infrastructure and excellent knowledge of EPC processes. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to impact the energy transition toward Net Zero.

Benefits

Bonus

Private Health Care

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of utility-scale BESS projects.
• Carry out technical planning and grid compliance assessments 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.

Skills

EPC liaison

Grid codes

Tender processes

Utility-scale electrical infrastructure

Strong 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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