Senior Project Manager - UK Battery Storage & Grid

Spencer Ogden

Aberdeen City

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK. From award to handover, you’ll ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery and adherence to technical standards.

You will coordinate with contractors, grid operators, planning authorities, and landowners. The role requires strong engineering knowledge, stakeholder skills, and a proven track record in UK grid or energy infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience delivering projects in energy storage, solar, or grid-scale infrastructure.
Strong understanding of construction and commissioning phases for battery projects.
Experience working with EPCs, ICPs, and DNOs on grid-connected projects.
Knowledge of contracts (FIDIC or equivalent) and variation processes.
Comfort with project tools (Gantt charts, budgeting, reporting).
Excellent communication and collaborative problem-solving mindset.
Willingness to travel across the UK for site and stakeholder visits.

Responsibilities

Manage tendering and contract scopes with EPCs, ICPs, and partners.
Oversee construction delivery, 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 input on change orders.