Capital Project Manager - Solar / Energy

Retail Human Resources plc; Digswell; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Capital Project Manager to oversee solar energy projects. The role involves managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance energy self-generation across the estate. Exceptional benefits include an annual bonus, extensive holiday, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary

Holiday starting at 25 days plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Maternity and adoption leave at full pay

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering capital projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Direct involvement in specifying and managing solar PV installations.
• Track record of managing contractors for quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop investment plans for electricity self-generation.
• Manage financials and budgets for solar projects.
• Ensure projects comply with Health & Safety and building regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Risk Management

Compliance

Job description

Capital Project Manager - Solar / Energy

You will be responsible for:

1. Developing and owning a proactive investment plan to increase self-generation of electricity across the estate.
2. Managing financials, forecasting, and budgeting for solar-related works.
3. Supporting the Energy Team with the preparation of business cases and securing necessary approvals for energy projects.
4. Aligning solar installations with broader property works and managing any project enabling works required.
5. Monitoring, resolving, and escalating project risks and issues as appropriate.
6. Ensuring all projects are delivered in compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations, building regulations, and planning requirements.
7. Ensuring all asset data, operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals, and records are updated following installation and project completion.
8. Conducting comprehensive reviews of completed capital projects to confirm that objectives and KPIs are met, and that installation and commissioning are of high quality.
9. Collaborating with Engineering colleagues to define and implement maintenance plans and design standards.
10. Working alongside the procurement team to ensure the right supply chain and demonstrate best value.
11. Continuously monitoring and ensuring statutory compliance across the estate.

You will need:

1. Proven experience delivering capital projects in a fast-paced, operationally active environment.
2. Direct involvement in specifying, procuring, and managing the installation of solar PV or other M&E systems.
3. Experience integrating renewable energy projects into existing building infrastructure and estate plans.
4. Track record of managing contractors and external partners to deliver high-quality outcomes.

What's in it for you:

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year's service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, plus 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, and free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

About us:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. We are committed to acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, communities, and the planet.

We pride ourselves on an inclusive culture where everyone feels able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and recognize the value it brings. We are committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and all colleagues are given equal opportunities. We offer flexible working patterns across our diverse business areas.

We are moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote work. Our offices will be spaces for connection, collaboration, and innovation. Please discuss with us how this can work for you.

Note: Successful applicants will need to provide bank details on their start date.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and committed to an accessible recruitment process. For support details, visit tesco-careers.com/accessibility.