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

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Battery Energy Storage Systems sector is seeking a Senior Project Manager based in London. This role involves overseeing grid-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery, promoting safety standards, and managing client relationships. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and demonstrated project management skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Engineering or construction-related degree

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

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Client:

Link Talent

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

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