Senior Project Manager

Description

If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager with the expertise and ambition to deliver major BESS and high\-voltage infrastructure projects, we'd like to hear from you.

OCU are looking for a Senior Project Manager to be based in Scotland, you will take a leading role in the delivery of major BESS and high\-voltage infrastructure projects, with initial responsibility for supporting the successful delivery of the Hunterston BESS project based in Scotland.

You will oversee projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality and technical standards.

Working closely with clients, engineers, contractors, suppliers and internal teams, you will provide strong project leadership across the full lifecycle — including design, procurement, construction, installation, testing and commissioning.

As the Energy Division continues to grow, you will also contribute to developing project delivery capability, processes and teams to support future BESS and grid infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning \& Delivery* Develop and manage comprehensive project execution plans covering scope, programme, budget, resources, risks and deliverables.

• Lead the delivery of major BESS and high\-voltage projects from initiation through to completion.


• Monitor progress against programme, budget and key milestones, taking proactive action to address delays or emerging issues.


• Manage project change, technical challenges and competing priorities to ensure successful delivery.


• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual, technical, safety and quality requirements.

Client \& Stakeholder Management* Act as a senior point of contact for clients, internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other key stakeholders.

• Build strong and effective relationships throughout the project lifecycle.


• Lead project meetings, progress reviews and stakeholder updates.


• Provide clear, accurate and transparent reporting on project performance.


• Manage expectations and resolve issues effectively to maintain strong client relationships.

Leadership \& Team Development* Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including project managers, engineers, site teams and support functions.

• Provide direction, coaching and mentoring to project team members.


• Foster a collaborative, accountable and high\-performing project environment.


• Support the recruitment and development of the wider project team as the Energy Division continues to expand.


• Contribute to establishing best\-practice project delivery processes for future BESS projects.

Resource Management* Plan and manage personnel, equipment, materials and other project resources.

• Coordinate with resource managers and functional leads to ensure appropriate skills and staffing levels are available.


• Optimise resource utilisation while maintaining project programme, safety and quality requirements.

Risk \& Programme Management* Identify, assess and proactively manage project risks and opportunities.

• Develop and maintain robust mitigation and contingency plans.


• Monitor key project performance indicators and implement corrective actions where required.


• Proactively manage programme risks, site issues, design interfaces and technical challenges.

Quality, Safety \& Compliance* Establish and maintain effective quality assurance and control processes.

• Ensure project deliverables meet client requirements, industry standards and company procedures.


• Support inspections, audits and project reviews.


• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance across project teams.


• Ensure compliance with relevant UK regulations, industry standards and project\-specific requirements.

Commercial \& Financial Management* Take ownership of project budgets, forecasts and financial performance.

• Monitor project costs, revenue and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.


• Ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, invoicing and financial reporting.


• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and work closely with commercial teams to protect project performance.


• Ensure delivery remains aligned with contractual obligations and client requirements.

Skills, Knowledge \& Expertise

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil or Mechanical), Project Management, or a closely related discipline.


• Proven experience managing the end\-to\-end delivery of major energy infrastructure projects.


• Demonstrable experience delivering high\-voltage substation projects, ideally at 132kV or above, including design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning.


• Experience within the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), renewable energy, transmission or distribution sectors would be highly advantageous.


• Strong technical understanding of electrical infrastructure and substation components, including transformers, switchgear, protection systems, control panels and earthing systems.


• Strong knowledge of relevant UK DNO/TSO standards, National Grid specifications, CDM Regulations, IEC standards and other applicable requirements.

Job Benefits

At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.

As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long\-term career within OCU Group.

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Hayley Hufton at hayley.hufton@ocugroup.com

Our vacancies are typically advertised for two weeks; however, we reserve the right to close applications early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.### About OCU Group

At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure \- we help power modern life.

As one of the UK’s fastest\-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five\-fold to a £1\.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.

Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.

Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.

We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.

At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.

Our Culture \& Values

At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, candidates may be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form during the recruitment process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in hiring decisions.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering interviews to candidates with disabilities or long\-term health conditions who meet the essential criteria for the role.

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing recruitment@ocugroup.com.

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