Project Manager – BESS, Fixed Term Contract
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Project Manager delivering UK utility-scale battery energy storage projects for Masdar, a global renewable-energy developer. Leading construction, commissioning, contracts, grid integration and handover.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of assigned utility-scale BESS projects through construction and commissioning
- Act as Client Representative under EPC and BoP contracts
- Ensure compliance with programmes, technical specifications, Employer’s Requirements and grid connection agreements
- Manage Principal Contractor performance under UK CDM Regulations
- Coordinate civil, electrical BoP, HV, BESS integrator and ICP interfaces
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Escalate critical issues with defined recovery plans
- Administer EPC, BoP and BESS contracts in accordance with Delegation of Authority
- Review and challenge contractor payment applications
- Assess variations, compensation events and claims
- Monitor contingency drawdown and forecast final costs
- Maintain oversight of baseline versus actual programme and protect the critical path
- Implement risk registers with RAG status and coordinate contractor early-warning mechanisms
- Oversee detailed design development and technical compliance
- Manage integration of BESS containers and PCS, 33kV/132kV substations, grid transformers, protection and control schemes, SCADA, communications and cyber-security requirements
- Ensure grid-code compliance and witness FAT/SAT where required
- Oversee commissioning strategy and energisation readiness
- Coordinate interfaces with Asset Management
- Validate performance testing and contractual guarantees
- Secure complete and compliant handover documentation
- Produce structured monthly reports covering programme, commercial status, risk, HSE and key decisions required
- Ensure compliance with Masdar governance, audit and procurement processes
- Contribute to continuous improvement of BESS Delivery standards
- Ensure compliance with UK CDM Regulations, grid operator requirements, environmental and planning conditions, and Masdar QHSE standards
- Promote a strong safety culture across project activities
Requirements:
- Applicants should be UK based and already have the right to work in the UK
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- APM PMQ / PRINCE2 / equivalent desirable
- SMSTS or equivalent construction qualification preferred
- 5–10 years’ experience delivering utility-scale energy infrastructure
- Direct experience in BESS projects
- Experience with HV substations (33kV–132kV+)
- Experience with EPC contract administration
- Experience with grid-connected assets
- Experience working under UK CDM regulations
- Strong exposure to electrical BoP and OEM integration
- Strong commercial acumen
- Advanced programme management capability
- Ability to challenge EPC/OEM contractors effectively
- Structured risk management approach
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced multi-project environment
- High degree of professional resilience
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
- Ability to facilitate knowledge transfer to field management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, specifically managing digitalisation and data analytics
- Proactive and results-oriented approach
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant QHSE software, such as environmental management systems software
Benefits:
- Full-time fixed-term contract
- Remote work available
- Opportunity to work on utility-scale renewable energy and BESS projects
- Professional development through contribution to continuous improvement of BESS Delivery standards
- Knowledge transfer and collaboration across project teams
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