Senior Project Manager Job at City, Birmingham Full Time

A rapidly scaling energy business at the forefront of the UK s battery storage market is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of utility-scale BESS projects.

With a substantial pipeline of projects already secured and a clear growth strategy in place, this is an opportunity to join a business that is becoming a major force in flexible power and energy storage infrastructure across the UK.
They are looking for someone with genuine, hands-on experience delivering large-scale battery storage projects someone who understands what it takes to move projects from pre-construction through to build, commissioning, and final handover. An EPC or principal contractor background is highly desirable, alongside strong construction and site delivery expertise.

The Role As Senior Project Manager, you ll take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of utility-scale BESS projects, managing the construction lifecycle from mobilisation through to energisation.

You ll work across internal development, engineering and commercial teams, as well as external EPC contractors, consultants and supply chain partners, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to budget.

This is a key hire for the business as they continue to expand a significant UK project pipeline and strengthen their delivery capability.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of utility-scale BESS projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and operational handover
• Manage EPC contractors, principal subcontractors and key external stakeholders
• Oversee construction delivery, programme management, project budgets and risk mitigation
• Coordinate technical, commercial and operational teams to ensure successful project execution
• Ensure health & safety standards are maintained across all project sites
• Support the scaling of project delivery across a growing portfolio of battery storage assets
• Act as a senior figure within the delivery team as multiple projects move into construction

About You

• Proven experience delivering utility-scale BESS projects in a senior project management capacity
• Strong EPC, contractor-side, or principal delivery background
• Hands-on construction delivery experience across major energy infrastructure projects
• Track record taking projects through build, commissioning and energisation
• Strong understanding of contract management, project controls and stakeholder coordination
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced business with significant growth plans

Role – Senior Project Manager
Salary – £60-£80,000 + bonus

For an experienced BESS delivery professional, this is the chance to step into a highly visible role with real ownership, scale and long-term progression.

VIQU Energy Get in touch with VIQU Energy for a confidential discussion about this opportunity. You can also contact Lily Moore directly through our website.

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