Job Description:

Role: BESS Project Manager

Location: Manchester / Site-Based

Contract: Outside IR35

Rate: Up to £600 per day

Duration: 12 months

Sector: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) / Renewable Energy

H9 Talent Solutions is working with a leading organisation within the renewable energy sector to recruit an experienced Contract BESS Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a major Battery Energy Storage System project in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in BESS, renewable energy or complex electrical infrastructure projects to take responsibility for a significant project through its construction and delivery phases.

The Role

As BESS Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, coordinating contractors, consultants, suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required technical standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of a major utility-scale BESS project.
• Manage the project programme, budget, milestones and key deliverables.
• Coordinate EPC contractors, civil contractors, electrical contractors, OEMs and specialist suppliers.
• Oversee site activities including civil works, electrical installation, BESS installation, grid connection and commissioning.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure delivery against agreed schedules.
• Identify project risks, delays and commercial issues and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Chair project meetings and provide clear progress reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Manage interfaces between the BESS, HV infrastructure, grid connection and Balance of Plant packages.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with relevant HSE, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Manage variations, change control and project documentation.
• Support testing, commissioning, energisation and project handover.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record delivering complex energy or electrical infrastructure projects.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience delivering utility-scale BESS projects.
• Strong project management experience within renewable energy, power generation, HV infrastructure or grid-connected projects.
• Experience managing EPC contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• A strong understanding of construction programmes, project controls and commercial management.
• Knowledge of HV electrical infrastructure, grid connections and commissioning.
• Excellent contractor and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of CDM, HSE and construction-site requirements.
• The ability to take ownership of a project and drive contractors towards key milestones.
• Relevant engineering or project management qualifications would be advantageous.

Contract Details

This is a contract opportunity outside IR35, offering a rate of up to £600 per day, depending on experience.

The successful Project Manager will need to be able to spend significant time on site in Manchester throughout the project delivery period.

If you have experience delivering BESS or major renewable energy infrastructure projects and are looking for your next contract assignment, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or contact H9 Talent Solutions for a confidential discussion.