BESS Project Manager

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Contract & Stakeholder Management
• Coordinating technical inputs across grid, civil and construction workstreams.
• Serve as the main point of contact between the client and internal project team.
• Understand and manage project delivery in accordance with FIDIC-based EPC con-tracts and Grid connection regulations.
• Ensure effective communication, coordination, and reporting across all parties.
• Project Planning & Execution
• Lead the planning, scheduling, and coordination of BESS EPC projects in compliance with contracts, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Liaising with network operators on milestones, payments and connection require-ments
• Follow project scope, goals, and deliverables in coordination with the client and in-ternal stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans and resource allocation.
• Schedule Control & Delivery
• Manage project resources, schedules, and budgets to ensure on-time and on-quality delivery in line with Connection Reforms milestones.
• Reviewing and optimising grid connection offers and technical solutions
• Assessing site layouts, access, topography and cable routes for constructability
• Ensuring project designs meet all technical, compliance and grid standards
• Managing and negotiating with contractors, ICPs and technical consultants
• Supporting technical due diligence for acquisitions and investment decisions
• Capture cost efficiencies during pre-construction phases without compromising project scope
• Track progress against milestones and contractual obligations.
• Identify and mitigate risks, delays, and issues affecting delivery.
• Compliance Management
• Manage project contracts, change orders, and claims in line with FIDIC or similar frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, ESG, and local regulatory requirements.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Quality, HSE & Reporting
• Work with QHSE, Technical and other functions and other internal parties to ensure all works are performed according to design, quality, and safety requirements.
• When needed conduct and lead site meetings, inspections, and audits.
• Prepare periodic progress reports and management summaries.

Requirements

1.

Experience

Minimum 3-5 years in BESS EPC project management or similar roles (Senior Project Engineer / Project Coordinator). Solid understanding of the BESS project lifecycle and EPC delivery pro-cesses. Basic knowledge of the Connection Reforms process and its impact on project milestones and execution. Experience working with FIDIC-based or similar EPC contracts. Strong skills in planning, scheduling, coordination, and stakeholder management.

Familiarity with HSE/ESG requirements and subcontractor oversight. Proactive, organized, and able to manage risks, deadlines, and reporting ef-fectively. Project management accreditation (e.g., PMI-PMP, APM). 2.

Skills

Proven and relevant track record as a Project Manager for grid-scale renew-able energy construction projects. Project management experience across a range of disciplines, contracts, and procurement models. Strong HSE focus, with a proven track record in managing CDM regulations. Ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders and a team of support staff. Experience working with a systematic, risk-based management approach.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to foster and promote collaborative working relationships.

Communication

Strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with the confidence to explain technical details clearly to non-technical audiences. 4.

Education

Master's degree in engineering. Chartered Status preferred. 5.

Language

Fluent in English (written/spoken); additional European languages are a plus. 6.

Mobility

Ability to travel frequently between China and UK&Europe. 7.

Additional skills

Full lifecycle project experience (development through commissioning). Knowledge of FIDIC contract forms and construction delivery frameworks. Familiarity with private wire arrangements and emerging energy infra-structure solutions.