About the Company - We are working with a rapidly growing and innovative Battery Energy Storage Solutions company who have an exciting opportunity to join their growing team.
About the Role - The ideal candidate will be a Project Manager with experience working with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), you will be involved in the planning, development and delivery of large-scale BESS projects.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee the full project lifecycle, including defining scope, setting objectives, and ensuring technical, budget, and timeline targets are met.
* Develop and manage detailed CAPEX budgets, prepare monthly financial forecasts, and track cost-to-complete, ensuring transparency and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
* Create and maintain integrated master schedules, assess progress regularly, and manage recovery plans for any critical path delays.
* Lead decision-making on design, procurement, and construction, resolve roadblocks, and work with teams to maintain project momentum.
* Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders, including DNO representatives, regulatory bodies, contractors, and local authorities, ensuring clear and transparent communication to build trust and promote collaboration.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure resource alignment, foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and encourage knowledge sharing, innovation, and best practices.
Skills and Experience:
* Should be able to demonstrate strong safety leadership and a clear understanding of CDM responsibilities.
* Must have experience leading the development and delivery phases of BESS projects exceeding 20MW and managing CAPEX budgets over £10 million.
* Must possess a strong understanding of BESS components, grid integration, and electrical systems, particularly for ICP and DNO interface projects.
* Must have a strong understanding of FEED processes and their impact on project success, experience with multi-contract approaches and effective contract administration, and excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate with contractors and consultants, fostering a collaborative working environment.
Qualifications:
* 4+ Years experience managing large-scale renewable or utility scale projects, 2+ years in BESS projects.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
* Project Management qualification i.e., APMP, PMP.
* CSCS card holder of equivalent site safety scheme.