Project Manager – Grid Connections, BESS & Solar (66kV–400kV)
Join the team delivering the UK's next generation of energy infrastructure
At TMS Grid, we're not simply delivering projects — we're helping build the infrastructure that will power the UK's future.
As an accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP) and turnkey EPC contractor, we design, build and energise critical electrical infrastructure from 66kV to 400kV, connecting renewable generation, battery storage and major energy developments to the grid.
With a rapidly expanding portfolio of Grid, Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, we are looking for experienced Project Managers and Senior Project Managers who want to take ownership, lead from the front and play a key role in one of the UK's fastest-growing energy infrastructure businesses.
This is an opportunity to join a company with ambition, momentum and a strong pipeline of work, delivering some of the most technically challenging and nationally significant energy projects in the country.
Why TMS Grid?
Be Part of the Energy Transition
The UK is undergoing the biggest transformation of its energy infrastructure in generations.
At TMS Grid, we sit at the centre of that change, delivering:
- Utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Large-scale Solar PV developments
- High-voltage grid connections
- Substations and electrical infrastructure
- Contestable ICP works
- Nationally significant energy projects
Every project we deliver helps strengthen the UK's electricity network and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future.
Join a Business Going Places
We are growing quickly, securing larger and more complex projects and expanding our delivery capability across the UK.
This growth creates genuine opportunities for ambitious individuals who want to progress their careers, influence how projects are delivered and help shape the future direction of the business.
Real Ownership. Real Impact.
We trust our Project Managers to lead.
You'll have responsibility for programme, commercial performance, client relationships, safety and delivery outcomes, supported by a highly experienced team of engineers, planners, commercial specialists and operational leaders.
We value people who challenge constructively, identify risks early, communicate openly and drive solutions.
If something isn't working, we want you to speak up.
The Role
As a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager, you will take end-to-end ownership of assigned projects across our Grid, Solar and BESS portfolio.
You will lead the successful delivery of projects from design coordination and procurement through construction, commissioning, energisation and final handover.
Managing multiple schemes simultaneously, you'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Project values typically range from £500,000 to £15 million+, with opportunities to work on increasingly complex and strategically important infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
Multi-Workstream Project Delivery
- Lead the turnkey delivery of HV infrastructure projects across Grid, Solar and BESS workstreams
- Manage projects from pre-construction through commissioning and energisation
- Coordinate multidisciplinary delivery teams including engineering, commercial, planning and operational functions
- Ensure project objectives are achieved across safety, quality, programme and commercial performance
Leadership & Site Delivery
- Provide visible leadership across all project activities
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
- Lead project teams and subcontractors to achieve successful project outcomes
- Drive performance through proactive planning, communication and problem solving
Safety & Compliance
- Champion TMS Grid's zero-harm culture
- Act as a senior leader for site safety and compliance
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, industry standards and company procedures
- Lead investigations, lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives where required
Temporary Works Management
- Oversee Temporary Works activities including:
- Crane pads
- Piling platforms
- Temporary access roads
- Construction support infrastructure
- Ensure compliance with BS 5975 requirements
- Coordinate Temporary Works designs, approvals and implementation
ICP & DNO Engagement
- Manage technical interfaces for contestable connection works
- Build strong working relationships with DNOs, IDNOs, National Grid and key stakeholders
- Coordinate design approvals, outages, commissioning and energisation activities
- Support successful grid connection delivery from concept to energisation
Commercial & Contract Management
- Manage project budgets, forecasting and cost control
- Lead change control, variations and commercial risk management
- Monitor project profitability and contractual compliance
- Ensure timely procurement of critical long-lead equipment including:
- Transformers
- Switchgear
- Protection systems
- Inverters and BESS equipment
Client Relationship Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients and developers
- Lead project review meetings and progress reporting
- Build trusted relationships through transparency, professionalism and delivery excellence
- Manage stakeholder expectations and drive client satisfaction
Continuous Improvement
- Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to improve project delivery
- Escalate risks and concerns proactively, not reactively
- Help shape and strengthen project management standards across the business
- Contribute to the development of future delivery strategies and best practice
What We're Looking For
We are seeking ambitious infrastructure professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a business with significant growth plans.
You'll be someone who:
- Takes ownership and accountability for project outcomes
- Leads with confidence and professionalism
- Has the courage to challenge when something isn't right
- Communicates openly, clearly and proactively
- Escalates issues early and focuses on solutions
- Builds credibility with clients, colleagues and stakeholders
- Balances technical excellence with commercial awareness
- Wants to contribute to building a market-leading energy infrastructure business
Essential Experience
- 3–5+ years' project management experience within an ICP, EPC or utility infrastructure environment
- Proven delivery experience across:
- Grid connections
- High-voltage electrical infrastructure
- Solar PV projects
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
- Strong understanding of HV electrical infrastructure and commissioning activities
- Experience working within contestable and non-contestable connection environments
- Commercial and contractual management experience
- Strong stakeholder and client management capability
Essential Qualifications & Certifications
- HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline
- SMSTS
- EUSR SHEA Power
- CSCS Card
- Full UK Driving Licence
Highly Desirable
- Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) Certification
- Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) Certification
- APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management qualification
- NRSWA Supervisor
- NEBOSH
- Experience working with DNOs, IDNOs and National Grid
- Experience delivering projects up to 400kV
- NEC Contract Management experience
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with performance-driven progression
- Company vehicle or generous car allowance
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare options
- Hybrid working model
- Structured career development opportunities
- Exposure to some of the UK's most significant Grid, Solar and BESS projects
- A supportive and highly experienced leadership team
- The opportunity to influence, improve and help shape a rapidly growing business
Build Something Bigger
This is an opportunity for experienced Project Managers who want more than simply delivering projects.
It's a chance to help build a business, influence how projects are delivered and contribute directly to the UK's energy future.
If you're ready to take ownership, lead major infrastructure projects and be part of a team with ambitious growth plans, we'd love to hear from you.
Join TMS Grid. Connect the future.
