At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a major Battery Energy Storage System project and manage a dynamic team.
- Company: Force Contracting Services, a leader in civil engineering projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and develop your leadership skills in a thriving industry.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of renewable energy and make a difference in your community.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering and managing large-scale projects required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Force Contracting Services are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kilmarnock.
The project is due to commence in mid-September 2026 and is expected to run for approximately 2 years, with the overall works valued at circa £15m.
The successful candidate will have a strong civil engineering background, relevant experience working on BESS sites, and be able to manage a project of this scale.
Scope of
Works
- Enabling works
- Site preparation
- Earthworks
- Drainage
- Access roads
- Hardstanding
- Equipment foundations
- Fencing foundations
- Ducting and trenching
- Reinstatement
- All associated civil works required to provide a complete and operational BESS site Responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility for project delivery from mobilisation through to completion.
- Lead and manage the project delivery team.
- Manage Site Managers, Site Engineers, General Foremen and subcontractors.
- Develop and manage the construction programme.
- Monitor progress, costs, quality and performance.
- Manage client, consultant and stakeholder relationships.
- Coordinate the supply chain and subcontractors.
- Manage project risks and resolve issues.
- Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification.
* Oversee completion, snagging and handover. Requirements
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering.
- Relevant experience working on BESS sites.
- Experience managing major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of construction delivery and project management.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Strong programme and commercial awareness.
- SMSTS.
- CSCS.
- Relevant construction or engineering qualification. Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV and one of our team will be in touch
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