Project Manager - BESS

LSP Renewables is seeking a Project Manager for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Bromley, UK. The role involves leading BESS projects from development to implementation, ensuring economic and technical feasibility, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering or related fields, at least 5 years of project management experience in the energy sector, and knowledge of European energy regulations.
Our client are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and manage their portfolio of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This is a unique opportunity to oversee projects from greenfield development and acquisition to successful implementation, while ensuring optimal economic, legal, and technical feasibility.

Key Responsibilities
• Leading and managing a diverse portfolio of BESS projects, including greenfield developments, acquisitions, and implementation phases
• Supervising and evaluating the economic, legal, and technical aspects of BESS projects to ensure all value streams (e.g., capacity market, arbitrage, FCR/FRR, and others) deliver profitability
• Working closely with central business development, project finance, and financial modelling teams to assess and optimize BESS project performance
• Staying ahead of global technological advancements and trends in the BESS market to incorporate cutting-edge solutions into projects
• Assisting with securing project financing both before and after the commercial operation date (COD), ensuring the financial health and success of projects
• Collaborate with development, construction, and operations & maintenance (O&M) teams to drive project excellence
• Develop and implement best practices and tools to enhance project execution and management efficiency.

Requirements
• University degree in electrical engineering, economics, or a related field
• At least 5 years of project management experience in the energy sector, including a minimum of 2 years specifically in BESS project development
• Proven knowledge of European energy laws, balancing and capacity market regulations, and energy market economics
• Strong ability to model complex energy project business cases and navigate challenges in renewable energy projects
• Skilled at engaging with diverse stakeholders across functions and levels of seniority, with a collaborative, innovative, and creative mindset
• Fluent in English