Senior Project Manager, Energy Storage Advisory, EMEA

UL Solutions; Madrid; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible working arrangements

UL University learning access

Volunteer days

Job summary

UL Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Energy Storage Advisory team in Europe, driving technical and commercial due diligence across energy storage and hybrid portfolios. You’ll integrate engineering, financial, and environmental input, engage with lenders and developers, and mentor junior staff. Travel <10% and contribute to thought leadership.

The role supports project financing, acquisitions and sales with strong analytics and communication skills in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in renewable energy, energy storage, or related industries.
• Experience reviewing contracts and financial models for energy projects.
• Strong project finance understanding and bankability considerations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; client-facing delivery.
• English required; other European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical due diligence reviews for energy storage and solar+storage projects.
• Review EPC, BSA, interconnection, PPA, O&M, LTSA and major supply contracts.
• Analyze CAPEX, OPEX, warranties, performance assumptions and key financial drivers.
• Evaluate energy use cases, operating profiles and dispatch strategies.
• Prepare TDD reports with findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coherent final deliverables.
• Engage with clients, lenders, developers; present results and respond to comments.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal tool improvements.
• Travel up to 10% for conferences and meetings.

Skills

Project finance

Contract reviews

Financial modelling

Client facing

Cross-functional

English language

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Python

SCADA

Cybersecurity

Job description

Job Description

As a member of UL Solutions’ Energy Storage Advisory team within the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Renewables business, the Senior Project Manager provides technical and commercial due diligence support for Independent Engineering (IE) and Technical Advisory (TA) projects across energy storage, solar + storage, and hybrid renewable portfolios.

This position supports project financing, sales, and acquisition technical due diligence (TDD) transactions by evaluating project contracts, financial models, technical designs, and documentation to assess risk, performance, and bankability. The Senior Project Manager integrates input from multidisciplinary teams to deliver consistent, high-quality advisory reports for clients that include lenders, developers, and investors.

This role can be located in Spain, Poland, or the UK.

Responsibilities

Perform and lead technical due diligence reviews for energy storage and solar + storage hybrid projects supporting financing, acquisition, and development activities. Review and interpret project contracts—including EPC, BSA, interconnection, PPA, O&M, LTSA and major supply agreements—to identify technical and commercial risks. Analyze and validate financial models, assessing CAPEX, OPEX, warranties, degradation, performance assumptions, and other key financial drivers. Evaluate project energy use cases, operating profiles, and dispatch strategies to ensure alignment with technical capabilities and market conditions. Compile and complete TDD reports, summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations to ensure clarity, quality, and consistency. Integrate multidisciplinary input (engineering, financial, and environmental) to ensure a coherent and technically sound final deliverable. Collaborate with Project Managers to align technical work with project scope, schedule, and budget, supporting on-time and on-budget delivery. Engage directly with clients, lenders, and developers, presenting technical results, responding to comments, and maintaining professional client relationships. Identify and communicate project risks and mitigation strategies, applying lessons learned and best practices. Support business development, including supporting proposal preparation and strategic client outreach. Represent UL Solutions externally at conferences and industry events, contributing to thought leadership within the renewables sector. Mentor junior staff and provide guidance to peers across disciplines to strengthen technical and commercial capabilities within the organization. Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal tools, templates, and methodologies for due diligence and advisory services. Occasionally travel (<10%) for conferences, client meetings, and project deliverables.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 8 years of experience in renewable energy, energy storage, or related industries, preferably within a technical advisory, developer, or lender environment. Proven experience performing contract and financial model reviews for energy infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of project finance concepts, risk assessment, and bankability considerations. Demonstrated ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple concurrent projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong commercial acumen and understanding of how technical and contractual factors influence project economics. Proven client-facing delivery experience and comfort interacting with senior stakeholders. Ability and willingness to mentor junior staff and share expertise across the organization. Familiarity with market, policy, and regulatory trends influencing the European energy storage sector. Ability to work in a team environment and successfully manage multiple complicated projects. Language Skills: English is a must; other language skills (Polish, Spanish, Italian, German) will be of high interest. Knowledge of Python, SCADA and cybersecurity would be a plus. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with commercial awareness and communication skills. The candidate engages directly with clients, guiding internal contributors, and helping shape UL Solutions’ technical advisory practice through mentorship, thought leadership, and business development participation.

What we offer

• Salary range varies by location and local market conditions (for Poland, the salary range for this position is PLN 171,000-228,000 gross/year). It is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and other factors.
• Annual bonus with a target payout of 10% of base salary.
• Annual paid leave.
• Access to our ULS University to support continuous learning and career growth.
• Two volunteering days each year to participate in community activities.
• Flexible working arrangements designed to help you balance work and life.

Disclaimer

This role is gender-neutral and open to all qualified applicants, regardless of gender identity or expression.

What you’ll experience working for ULS

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About Us

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

About The Team

We solve our customers’ problems. Within Software & Advisory (S&A) services, UL Solutions’ Enterprise Sustainability business focuses on solving some of the most pressing world challenges - renewables, energy transition, sustainability, health & wellbeing, return to work and people safety. We do this through Renewable Energy Advisory and Digital Services, Environmental, Health and Safety Software & Learning programs, best in class Sustainability and ESG reporting software with UL 360, advisory services, subject matter experts and Healthy Buildings testing and verification.

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