Assistant Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewables developer in the UK is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee multiple utility-scale solar projects. The role involves coordinating across teams, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a background in renewable energy and engineering, with strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model with travel covered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Travel and accommodation expenses covered

Qualifications

• Proven experience in renewable energy, preferably solar or battery storage.
• Flexibility to work between the Glasgow office and project sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of utility-scale solar projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and commercial teams, as well as external stakeholders.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and reporting.

Skills

Renewable energy experience

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering background (civil, mechanical, or electrical)

Job description

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Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) - Sites across UK

We are supporting a leading renewables developer in expanding their construction team with a new Assistant Project Manager role. This position will be pivotal in delivering multiple utility-scale solar projects across the UK, ensuring they are executed safely, on time, and within budget. This is a fantastic opportunity for any junior project managers with renewables experience, who want to grow their career at one of the UK's leading solar construction teams

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of utility-scale solar projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and commercial teams, as well as external contractors and stakeholders.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and reporting to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards on all sites.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in renewable energy (solar or battery storage preferred).
• Engineering background – civil, mechanical, or electrical.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work between the Glasgow office and project sites across the UK.
• Competitive salary with clear progression path from Assistant PM to Project Manager.
• All travel and accommodation expenses fully covered.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility between office, home, and site.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing team delivering some of the UK’s most exciting utility-scale solar projects.