ESS Delivery Project Manager - UK

ESS Delivery Project Manager - UK

Full-Time No working from home possible
Sungrow Europe

About

Sungrow UK is powering the energy transition, one battery at a time. We need an ESS Delivery Project Manager to ensure our energy storage projects are delivered with excellence, from contract signature to final commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full lifecycle delivery of utility‑scale and C&I Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK – owning scope, schedule, budget, and quality from kick‑off to handover.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, EPCs, system integrators, investors, and technical advisors throughout the entire project journey, building trust at every milestone.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional internal teams – including engineering, supply chain, logistics, and service – as well as external contractors and subcontractors, keeping everyone aligned and moving forward.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk registers, delivery schedules, and commissioning documentation, ensuring full traceability and audit readiness at all times.
  • Oversee payment milestone tracking, change management processes, and contract compliance, proactively flagging and resolving deviations before they escalated.
  • Support and attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) alongside customers, ensuring quality standards are met at every stage.
  • Monitor UK ESS market developments, regulatory requirements, and grid connection standards, ensuring projects remain compliant with applicable codes and certifications.
  • Drive continuous improvement within the ESS delivery function, contributing lessons learned and best practices to strengthen the team’s capability over time.

Qualifications

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, or a comparable technical field.
  • At least 3‑5 years of hands‑on project management experience in the energy storage, solar PV, or broader renewable energy sector; experience with EPC companies or BESS manufacturers is a strong advantage.
  • Solid technical understanding of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including PCS, BMS, grid connection requirements, and utility‑scale storage architecture.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced, international environment, with strong attention to detail and organisational discipline.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills – equally confident presenting to investors, walking a construction site, or aligning with colleagues overseas.
  • Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or CAPM are highly desirable.
  • English C1 proficiency is required; additional European languages or Mandarin are a plus.
  • A proactive, solutions‑first mindset – you anticipate problems, act decisively, and keep the project moving no matter what.
  • Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally (up to 30‑40% travel expected).

Benefits

  • A front‑row seat in the UK’s rapidly growing battery energy storage market, working on large‑scale projects that shape the country’s energy future.
  • A collaborative, international team culture where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your ideas genuinely make a difference.
  • Competitive salary and an attractive performance‑based bonus structure tied to clear, agreed KPIs.
  • Real career progression pathways within a global greentech leader – Sungrow is the world’s largest PV inverter manufacturer, operating in over 60 countries.
  • Access to technical and commercial training, including opportunities to engage with our R&D headquarters and ESS innovation teams worldwide.
  • A dynamic, purpose‑driven workplace where every project you deliver brings the UK one step closer to a fully clean grid.

About Us

Sungrow, founded in 1997, is a leader in solar inverters and energy storage systems, with expertise in utility‑scale, commercial & industrial and residential applications worldwide.

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Sungrow Europe

Contact Details:

Sungrow Europe Recruitment Team