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

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) sector is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of grid-scale projects in the UK and Europe. This role demands strong project management skills, engineering knowledge, and the ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, ensuring successful project outcomes while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing BESS projects.
• Strong understanding of grid connections, HV/LV systems.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Engineering or construction-related degree

Job description

Job Description

Senior Project Manager – BESS

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

• Proven experience managing BESS projects.
• 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