Construction Project Manager – Renewable Energy

Mint Selection | B Corp; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee a significant energy infrastructure project in the South West of the UK. This position requires a strong background in managing large-scale construction projects with a value exceeding £50 million. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, and will ensure the project's successful execution while adhering to all safety standards. This is an opportunity to contribute to the UK's transition to net zero.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale construction projects within a principal contractor setting.
• Solid understanding of construction management processes, project scheduling, and contractor coordination.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of the project from pre-construction through to completion.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and reporting.
• Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Background in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Job description

Construction Project Manager – Renewable Energy

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of one of the UK’s most significant energy infrastructure projects. Once operational, this project will have the capacity to power up to 600,000+ UK homes. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast‑growing renewable energy company at the forefront of the UK’s transition to net zero. As Project Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the safe, timely, and cost‑effective delivery of this project – from pre‑construction through to commissioning – before progressing to a pipeline of large‑scale projects across the South West over the next 5 years+.

Construction Project Manager responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of the project, ensuring successful execution from pre‑construction through to completion and operation
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and reporting, ensuring alignment with strategic and technical objectives
• Act as the key interface between on‑site Construction Management and the wider project leadership team
• Oversee EPC, ICP and DNO counterparties, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and to specification
• Monitor site progress, risk, safety and quality performance through regular reporting and site visits
• Provide leadership and coordination for sub‑contractors and third parties across all project phases
• Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental standards on site
• Support value engineering, scheduling and problem‑solving to maintain project momentum and performance
• Report directly to the Senior Project Manager on progress, key milestones, risks and budgetary control

Construction Project Manager requirements

• Experience managing large‑scale construction projects within a principal contractor setting
• Strong track record delivering projects with individual values exceeding £50 million
• Solid understanding of construction management processes, project scheduling, and contractor coordination
• Experience managing EPC, ICP and DNO stakeholders
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve and maintain composure in complex, fast‑paced environments
• Background in Electrical or Civil Engineering advantageous
• Ideally you'll be based near the project in Devon or in London by their HQ

If this peaks your interest, reach out today to have a confidential discussion and find out more about this opportunity!

Submit your CV or contact Holly Higginson ([e-mail]) to see if this could be the next step in your career.

Construction Project Manager - Renewable Energy