Senior BESS Project Development Lead - UK & EU

ERSG Ltd; North East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Lead BESS Project Development Manager to oversee the development of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects. The role requires expertise in project management and stakeholder engagement, with a degree in Engineering, Real Estate Management, or Economics being essential. The successful candidate will work flexibly from home, making occasional visits to the Newcastle office.

Qualifications

• A degree or higher in relevant fields.
• Experience in standalone BESS projects or co-located developments.
• Familiarity with PPAs, tolling agreements, or capacity markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify suitable land for development.
• Manage grid connection applications.
• Engage and manage key stakeholders.
• Coordinate project development from origination to readiness-to-build.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Land development

Education

Degree in Engineering, Real Estate Management or Economics

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Lead BESS Project Development Manager to oversee the development of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects. The role requires expertise in project management and stakeholder engagement, with a degree in Engineering, Real Estate Management, or Economics being essential. The successful candidate will work flexibly from home, making occasional visits to the Newcastle office.