Project Manager - Utility Scale Battery Storage

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

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm seeks an experienced Project Manager for utility-scale battery storage projects in the UK. The ideal candidate will manage the project's delivery, coordinate with EPC contractors and handle technical grid compliance. With a focus on driving success in the BESS market, this role is vital to impacting the UK's energy transition towards Net Zero. Strong background in electrical infrastructure is preferred, and a full UK driving license is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Private Health Care

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing utility-scale electrical infrastructure projects.
• Background in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage delivery of utility-scale BESS projects.
• Carry out technical planning and assessment with DNO.
• Act as the primary liaison between DNO, EPC, and BESS suppliers.
• Prepare technical specifications for BoP tender process.
• Oversee construction to ensure efficient project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

EPC liaison

Grid compliance

Tender processes

Strong electrical knowledge

Job description

Project Manager - Utility Scale Battery Storage

Remote (with occasional site travel across the UK)

£70,000 - £100,000 + Bonus + Private Health Care + Benefits

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 function to drive success.

This forward-thinking company specialises in the development, construction and management of grid scale battery energy storage projects nationwide. They have thrived in recent years as the BESS market grows significantly, and as a result they are now looking to recruit a passionate Project Manager to join their ambitious team of industry experts to continue on their 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 the preparation of BoP tender specifications. You will act as the primary commercial and operational interface between the DNO, EPC contractors, and equipment suppliers to ensure efficient construction and successful project energisation.

This role would suit a Project Manager with proven experience of EPC liaison, grid codes and tendering processes for large scale electrical infrastructure. Experience within the Battery Storage sector 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 stage 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 to 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