Project Manager - BESS

Overview

Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is active in over 40 countries, helping them achieve clean energy objectives and sustainable development.

Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA). The company targets a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 GW by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.

Please note: Applicants should be UK based and already have the right to work here.

To lead the safe, compliant and commercially disciplined delivery of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from financial close through construction, commissioning and handover to Asset Management. The Project Manager is fully accountable for programme, cost, quality, contractual compliance and grid integration, managing EPC, BoP, BESS OEM, ICP and key subcontractors to ensure successful delivery in accordance with Masdar governance, UK regulatory frameworks and project-specific performance requirements.

The role operates within Masdar’s centralised BESS Delivery vertical and contributes to continuous improvement of governance, procurement strategy, and delivery standards across the portfolio.

• Project Delivery & Construction Management
• Lead end-to-end delivery of assigned BESS project(s) through construction and commissioning.
• Act as Client Representative under EPC / BoP contracts.
• Ensure compliance with programme, technical specifications, Employer’s Requirements and grid connection agreements.
• Manage Principal Contractor performance under CDM Regulations.
• Coordinate civil, electrical BoP, HV, BESS integrator and ICP interfaces.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Escalate critical issues with defined recovery plans.

• Commercial & Contract Management
• Administer EPC/BoP/BESS contracts in accordance with Delegation of Authority.
• Review and challenge contractor applications for payment.
• Assess variations, compensation events and claims.
• Monitor contingency drawdown and forecast final cost.
• Protect Masdar’s commercial position at all times.

• Programme & Risk Control
• Maintain detailed oversight of baseline vs actual programme.
• Ensure critical path protection and recovery strategies where required.
• Implement structured risk registers with RAG status.
• Coordinate early warning mechanisms with contractors.

• Engineering & Technical Integration
• Oversee detailed design development and technical compliance.
• Manage integration of:
• BESS containers and PCS
• 33kV/132kV substations
• Grid transformers
• Protection & control schemes
• SCADA, communications and cyber security requirements
• Ensure grid code compliance and witness FAT/SAT where required.

• Commissioning & Handover
• Oversee commissioning strategy and energisation readiness.
• Ensure structured interface with Asset Management.
• Validate performance testing and contractual guarantees.
• Secure complete and compliant handover documentation.

• Governance & Reporting
• Produce structured monthly reports covering:
  Programme, Commercial status, Risk, HSE, and Key decisions required.
• Ensure compliance with internal Masdar governance, audit and procurement processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of BESS Delivery standards.

• QHSE & Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with UK CDM Regulations, grid operator requirements, environmental and planning conditions, and Masdar QHSE standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities.

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• APM PMQ / PRINCE2 / equivalent desirable.
• SMSTS or equivalent construction qualification preferred.

• Preferred Experience:
• 5–10 years’ experience delivering utility-scale energy infrastructure.
• Direct experience in BESS projects, HV substations (33kV–132kV+), EPC contract administration,…