PMO Manager

PMO ManagerConfidential – energy infrastructure sector

Location: LondonContract: PermanentSalary: £90,000 – £110,000 per yearAbout the companyOur client is a fast-growing developer, owner and operator of battery energy storage and flexible generation assets, with a diverse and expanding pipeline of utility-scale projects across the UK and Europe.

Backed by significant investment and with big ambitions for growth, they've built a lean, entrepreneurial team that moves with genuine start-up energy while delivering grid-scale infrastructure at serious scale. This is a rare chance to shape a PMO function from the ground up.The roleThe PMO Manager will build and lead the project management office across a varied portfolio of utility-scale battery storage and flexible generation projects spanning the UK and Europe, bringing structure, governance, and delivery discipline to a business scaling quickly and ambitiously.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a multidisciplinary team of planners, document controllers, and cost engineers.Build and embed standardised PMO processes, governance structures, and KPI reporting across a growing, multi-country project portfolio.Manage interfaces between project teams, contractors, and external stakeholders including grid operators and regulators.Identify and mitigate project risks to protect critical path and grid connection milestones.Support procurement, contract management, and supplier performance across the portfolio.Ensure compliance with CDM, Grid Code, and H&S requirements throughout project lifecycles.Essential skills and experienceDegree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.Proven experience establishing and running a PMO function across multiple concurrent projects.Experience leading and managing teams, including planners, document controllers, and cost engineers.Strong grounding in renewable energy, battery storage, or flexible generation project delivery.Excellent stakeholder management skills, comfortable engaging contractors, consultants, grid operators, and senior leadership.Proficiency with PM/scheduling tools and data platforms (MS Office, Power BI, Primavera or equivalent).DesirableAPM, PRINCE2, or PMP qualification.Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards it.Experience with Grid Code compliance and DNO/grid operator submissions.Knowledge of CDM regulations and QA frameworks in energy infrastructure.