Grid Project Manager - 500MW Battery Storage (Sundon)

Luton

Location
Luton
Job type
Permanent
Posted

Job description

A leading UK renewable energy developer is moving its 500MW Sundon battery energy storage project into delivery. They need a Grid Project Manager to lead the grid connection and electrical works on site, safely, on programme and on budget.
The role

  • Lead site meetings and manage the grid and electrical work packages day to day, with clear, timely reporting.
  • Track progress against the project programme, using short-term and look-ahead programmes.
  • Act as the main contact for subcontractor site management, and support subcontractor selection, procurement and design.
  • Manage QA documentation and compliance against project procedures, specification and design.
  • Issue site instructions and work with the commercial team to keep progress moving.
  • Build the package commissioning plans and manage technical, programme and commissioning interfaces with the other project managers.
  • Set the standard on safety and behaviour, and guide the project and design engineers.

You'll have

  • Experience as a site-based project or package manager on HV grid connection, substation or BESS projects.
  • Strong subcontractor management, programme control and QA/completions experience.
  • Working knowledge of CDM 2015 and HV safety on energised sites.
  • An engineering background, ideally electrical

Advert last confirmed live on 14 November 2026 · Partner reference 225773778