Senior Project Manager | BESS | Hybrid UK | 80k - 90k

Link Talent Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Battery Energy Storage Systems sector is seeking a Project Manager to spearhead the delivery of grid-scale projects across the UK and Europe. The role involves full ownership of planning and execution phases, ensuring project completion meets safety, quality, and timing standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong stakeholder management skills and an engineering or construction-related degree.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of grid connections and commissioning processes.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle for BESS installations.
• Coordinate contractors and internal teams to keep timelines on track.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and quality standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering or construction-related degree

Job description

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Base pay range

Location: UK-based (travel required across UK/EU)

Sector: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Type: Full-time | Permanent

About the Role

We’re looking for a driven Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of grid-scale BESS projects across the UK and Europe. You’ll take full ownership of planning, execution, and commissioning phases - working closely with engineering, supply chain, and field delivery teams to ensure safe, timely, and successful project outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead full project lifecycle for BESS installations - from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover
• Coordinate contractors, grid operators, and internal teams to keep timelines and deliverables on track
• Ensure all works meet HSE and quality standards, with full compliance across the board
• Own project documentation, scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting
• Identify and resolve risks before they impact delivery
• Support client relationships, acting as a key point of contact throughout project delivery

What You Bring

• Strong understanding of grid connections, HV/LV systems, and commissioning processes
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Confident communicator across technical and commercial teams
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
• Engineering or construction-related degree preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation and Services for Renewable Energy

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