Project Manager – BESS

Project Manager - Battery Energy Storage

• Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 6 months
• Rate: £750 - 800 per day, inside IR35

Turner Lovell are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a major National Grid substation and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) project for a leading infrastructure contractor.

The successful candidate will have proven experience delivering National Grid substation projects, with a strong understanding of National Grid SRs, Rules, and EPC/M&E frameworks. You will lead the successful delivery of a high-profile transmission infrastructure project, managing cross-functional teams and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.

This role requires exceptional leadership, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management skills, alongside a proven track record of delivering Design & Build projects safely, on programme, and within budget.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a major National Grid substation and BESS Design & Build project through construction to completion.
• Manage cross-functional project teams across engineering, construction, commercial, procurement, and subcontractor functions.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with National Grid requirements, SRs, Rules, and applicable EPC/M&E frameworks.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, ensuring key milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Manage project budgets, costs, forecasting, and commercial performance to ensure delivery to time and cost targets.
• Administer projects under NEC contracts, including compensation events, change control, and commercial reporting.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks while maximising opportunities throughout delivery.
• Ensure robust project governance, reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality compliance.
• Ensure compliance with HSWA, CDM, EAWR, and other relevant UK regulations.
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, M&E installation, and commissioning activities.
• Produce regular programme, financial, and risk reports for senior management and the client.
• Utilise project management software to monitor programme, resources, costs, and project performance.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of National Grid SRs, Rules, and EPC/M&E frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership experience delivering Design & Build projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Relevant qualification in Construction, Engineering, or Project Management, and/or significant industry experience.
• Strong commercial experience managing NEC contracts.
• Proven ability to manage project risk and opportunity.
• Strong knowledge of HSWA, CDM, EAWR, and other UK construction regulations.
• Experience managing significant project budgets with a proven history of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Experience using project management and planning software.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading contractor delivering a high-profile National Grid transmission infrastructure project, offering exposure to one of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure programmes.

For further information, or to apply, please contact Maddie Jacob -Madeleine.jacob@turnerlovell.com / 07398 331632

Sector Keywords: National Grid, Substations, BESS, Battery Storage, Design & Build, EPC, M&E, NEC, HV, Transmission, Infrastructure