VIQU Energy
Senior Project Manager
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Senior Project Manager - Remote
A rapidly scaling energy business leading the UK’s battery storage market is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to drive the delivery of utility-scale Beneficial Electricity Storage System (BESS) projects.
With a strong project pipeline and expansion plans, this role offers the opportunity to join a business carving a significant role in flexible power and energy storage infrastructure across the UK. The company is seeking a candidate with practical experience delivering large-scale projects, covering all stages from pre-construction to build, commissioning, and final project handover. Experience in Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), project contracting, or site management is highly preferred.
About the Role
As the Senior Project Manager, you will take full ownership of end-to-end utility-scale BESS project development, ensuring:
- Management of project timelines from constructibility planning through energisation
- Oversight of EPC contractors, principal subcontractors, and external stakeholders to drive risk management, safety compliance, and project delivery alignment with budget targets
- Close collaboration with internal teams, including project development, engineering, and commercial, as well as consultants and supply chain partners
- Scaling effective project delivery across an expanding BESS asset portfolio in the UK
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This position is ideal for a senior thoughth leader to demonstrate tangible results with experienced decision-making skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead the entire utility-scale BESS project lifecycle, including pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and energisation
- Manage EPC contracts, subcontractors, and key external stakeholders to ensure safe, on-time delivery
- Oversee construction and site management, programme execution, risk mitigation, and financial controls
- Synchronise cross-functional efforts among technical, commercial, and operational teams
- Ensure adherence to strict health & safety regulations on all projects
- Minimise project delays across multiple energy infrastructure projects by optimising workflow and procurement decisions
- Act as a senior mentor to junior project managers and operational staff
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Requirements
- Proven track record leading BESS or similar major energy infrastructure projects in a senior PM role
- Demonstrable EPC, contractor, or principal project delivery expertise in complex energy sectors
- Hands-on construction, site-specific experience covering all stages of build, commissioning, energisation, and handover
- Proficient negotiation skills in contract management, stakeholder coordination, and scale-specific project controls
- Capacity to excel in a challenging, rapidly scaling environment with high expectations
Conditions
- Salary Range: £60,000 - £80,000 + Performance Bonus
Contact VIQU Energy to discuss this exciting opportunity confidentially. Alternatively, reach out to Council Energy Director Joseph Hewitt directly via contact details available on their website.
Prospective candidates permitting, VIQU Energy offers a £1,000 referral reward for well-matched introductions (terms and conditions apply).
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