Project Manager - BESS

Spencer Ogden; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK. From award to commissioning, you will ensure safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to high technical standards.

You will engage with contractors, grid operators, planning authorities, and landowners, driving project success and visibility across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project delivery (energy storage, solar, or grid-scale infrastructure).
• Strong understanding of construction and commissioning phases of battery projects.
• Experience with EPCs, ICPs, and DNOs on grid-connected projects.
• Knowledge of contracts (FIDIC or equivalent) and variation processes.
• Proficient in project tools (Gantt charts, financial tracking, reporting).

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

Skills

Project management

Energy storage

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

MS Excel

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