Senior Project Manager, Battery Storage & Grid Projects

Spencer Ogden; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale battery energy storage system projects in the UK, from contract award to commissioning and handover.

You will work closely with contractors, grid operators, planning authorities, and landowners to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to the highest technical standards. A UK-wide travel requirement is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in project delivery for energy storage 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.
• Proficient 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.

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

Stakeholder management

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Contract management

Willingness to travel

Tools

Gantt charts

Financial tracking

Reporting systems

Job description

Spencer Ogden is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale battery energy storage system projects in the UK, from contract award to commissioning and handover.

You will work closely with contractors, grid operators, planning authorities, and landowners to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and adherence to the highest technical standards. A UK-wide travel requirement is expected.