Engineering Project Manager - BESS at SLR Consulting

Bristol, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Construction, BESS Projects, Electrical Background, Design Reviews, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Multi-Disciplinary Coordination, Client Liaison, Site Visits, Proactive Advice, Commissioning, Handover, Change Management, Team Coordination, Trusted Advisor

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

SLR Consulting has an excellent opportunity, to join our Renewable Technical Services (RTS) team, in a position that will take responsibility for the project management of large-scale BESS and solar projects, through construction to operation. This post supports a growth in construction support and bridges the gap between existing Development and Operational services. The role As an Engineering Project Manager, you will be central to our Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT) Owner’s Engineer Service. Acting as the single point of contact you will liaise directly with the client and contractors, then coordinate support from the wider team. You will have oversight of all project aspects, including design reviews, change and risk management, site witnessing, and be responsible for reporting, stakeholder management and chairing meetings, as well as coordination of both internal and 3rd party teams in providing timely expert advice. Our service is pragmatic and proactive, providing Trusted Advisor support to make sure of project success. Core responsibilities will include: Design reviews - Managing the design reviews; civils, electrical, controls, ITP, interfaces in designs and contracts, Commissioning and handover. Site visits - contractor meetings in support of witnessing, progress reviews and reporting to client and funder. The central coordinator of a multi-disciplinary team and single point of contact for the client, you will provide pragmatic and proactive advice, so that risks are mitigated ahead of time and issues avoided. With a broad understanding of a range of disciplines, you will be supported by Subject Matter Experts to mitigate risks before they become issues. About us SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life. The RTS team works alongside the Power Networks team in provide renewables generation and storage technical expertise (from feasibility through to operational sites) as a Service across all sectors, from Renewable Energy to housebuilding, Commercial and Industrial to Mining. We are a new technical addition to SLR through acquisition and are therefore providing technical support to complement existing services by other teams around the globe. About you With project management and construction experience of large BESS projects, and /or HV projects (ideally up to 400kv), you will have worked for an EPC, Developer, IPC, or Consultancy supporting the delivery of BESS projects, either as an Owner's Engineer (OE) or Construction Manager. Whilst an electrical background is a key requirement, any additional experience with BESS, solar or wind OE, or substation design would be highly beneficial. You should also be used to working in a multi discipline environment, with a good understanding of the benefits working with associated teams such as planning and ecology. Whilst the ability to travel to site is a requirement, the role will be mostly office based – ours, the clients and contractors. We offer flexible working, which comes with an expectation of being in the office as required, for project, client, and team meetings, where face-to-face extracts value from our multi-disciplinary offering, and facilitates collaborative solutions. Culture & Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR. SLR Commitment – All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status. We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

Responsibilities

The Engineering Project Manager will oversee the project management of large-scale BESS and solar projects from construction to operation. Responsibilities include managing design reviews, site visits, stakeholder management, and providing expert advice to mitigate risks.