Project Manager – Solar & Battery Storage (BESS)

Pershing Consultants Ltd; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the development of Solar and Battery Storage projects across the UK. The role offers flexibility in work location and hours, focusing on managing large-scale projects worth over £100m. Candidates should have proven project management experience and an understanding of the UK planning system, with a competitive salary and benefits package on offer.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits package

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• UK-based project management experience is essential.
• Proven experience managing complex projects from conception to completion.
• Understanding of UK planning system and EIA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day project management of multiple onshore projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Support the preparation of planning applications and EIAs.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Job description

Project Manager – Solar & Battery Storage (BESS)

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 06/05/2025

We utilise the collective ability of our team to maximise the effectiveness of critical projects. Our diverse experience as clients and consultants enables us to understand the complexities of these projects and leverage our expertise to help clients overcome challenges.

Job Description

Help the UK achieve its 2030 net zero goals by project managing the development of Solar and Storage (BESS) projects across the UK from home or one of our offices, at times that work for you.

Who are we?

We are Pershing Consultants, a human-centric engineering project partner supporting critical infrastructure development across the UK.

We specialise in project management of energy infrastructure projects including solar, wind, energy storage, hydrogen, and nuclear.

Our experience covers the entire project lifecycle, from conceptualisation, site selection, and feasibility studies to engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Our team is well-versed in industry regulations and has a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

The Role

Due to expanding relationships with influential UK energy project developers, we are looking to grow our team. We seek an experienced Project Manager to lead on Solar and Storage Nationally Significant Infrastructure Programmes (NSIPs). While energy-specific experience isn't essential, proven experience managing large and complex projects worth over £100m from concept through to FEED is required.

Flexibility

For us, your ability to do the job is more important than where or when you do it. This role can be based anywhere in the UK, and we are open to discussing flexible working patterns that suit both you and us.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day project management of multiple onshore projects during development and consenting stages.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including environmental consultants, planners, land agents, legal advisors, and technical specialists.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, trackers, and risk registers.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including clients, local authorities, statutory consultees, and landowners.
• Support the preparation and submission of planning applications and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
• Report regularly on project progress, budget, and risks to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• UK-based project management experience is essential.
• Proven experience managing complex projects from conception to completion.
• Experience within energy infrastructure projects is advantageous but not essential.
• Understanding of the UK planning system, EIA regulations, and land acquisition processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

We believe you should be fairly rewarded for your work. In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive an enhanced benefits package, including profit sharing.