Project Manager

18 hours ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Green Recruitment Company Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per year

Project Manager – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Location:
Edinburgh, Scotland (Hybrid)

Employment Type:
Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced
Project Manager (PM)
to lead the delivery of a major
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
project in Edinburgh.

This is a key role within a growing renewable energy investment and development business that owns and operates its own portfolio of large-scale energy assets.

As the Project Manager, you will act as the client representative, managing contractors, overseeing project execution, and ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality standards. The role is hands-on and requires deep technical understanding of battery projects and grid connection processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of a BESS project through design, construction, and commissioning.
  • Act as client representative on-site, overseeing EPC and subcontractor performance.
  • Manage stakeholder engagement across grid operators, local authorities, landowners, and internal teams.
  • Ensure compliance with
    National Grid
    ,
    NESO
    , and all relevant regulatory and technical requirements.
  • Oversee project risk management, budget control, scheduling, and reporting.
  • Drive project progress, problem-solve challenges, and ensure safety, quality, and performance targets are achieved.
  • Provide technical input and leadership within a collaborative, growing team.

Required Experience

  • Proven track record delivering
    battery energy storage system (BESS)
    projects – essential.
  • Strong understanding of
    grid connection processes
    ,
    connection offers
    , and
    stakeholder engagement
    .
  • Experience managing multiple contractors, EPC partners, and suppliers.
  • Familiarity with
    risk management
    and
    project governance
    frameworks.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to act as a client-side representative.
  • Engineering, construction management, or related technical degree preferred.

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