Assistant Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewables developer is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee delivery of solar projects across the UK. This hybrid role offers opportunities for career progression and involves coordinating teams to ensure projects are executed safely and on budget. Ideal for those with renewable energy experience and an engineering background. Competitive salary and all travel costs covered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

All travel and accommodation expenses covered

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience in renewable energy (solar or battery storage preferred).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work between multiple sites.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

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.