Greg Storey

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnered with a leading Energy Main Contractor to recruit a Project Manager to lead a £20m BESS (Battery Storage) project at Tilbury.

This role is a contract position and comes with a day rate from £550.00 to £650.00 outside of IR35.

Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Leading and managing the BESS Tilbury project, overseeing all aspects of delivery for the Electrical Main Contractor. • Managing project finances and ensuring budgets are controlled and monitored oversee installations for electrical cables and connections.

• Leading and coordinating project teams, including subcontractors and site staff

• Developing, maintaining, and delivering project programmes • Ensuring all work is delivered safely and in compliance with H&S standards • NEC4 contract management experience is essential • Strong background in programme delivery and financial control • Experience in STOR / Peaking Plant projects is advantageous • Ability to communicate effectively with all project stakeholders • Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects on time and budget

Location and timeframe of the Project Manager position:

• Tilbury, UK

• Immediate start date • Contract until May 2026, with potential to move into further projects INDREN