Energy & Data Centre Project Manager — Hybrid Edinburgh

Apatura; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Enhanced pension scheme

30 days' annual leave

EV salary sacrifice

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance 6x salary

Job summary

Apatura, based in Edinburgh, seeks a proactive Project Manager to drive energy and infrastructure projects forward. You will coordinate across teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery from feasibility to construction.

The role combines stakeholder engagement with rigorous planning and risk management. Hybrid working is offered, with site visits and engagement across partners, landowners, and authorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management across energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Familiarity with energy infrastructure development or grid connection processes is beneficial.
• Knowledge of PM methodologies and best practices.
• Understanding of UK electricity sector is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from early site assessment through consent and readiness for construction.
• Coordinate feasibility work, including site selection, design, and cable routes.
• Support securing land rights and engaging with landowners and stakeholders.
• Lead on planning application processes and manage supporting documentation.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver design and technical outputs.
• Coordinate with grid, power and connection stakeholders to support data centre and energy infrastructure delivery.
• Track project progress, timelines, and costs, ensuring projects stay on plan.
• Manage suppliers and consultants to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and procurement activities.
• Manage technical due diligence, preparing for financial close.
• Lead project meetings, track actions, and provide regular progress updates.

Skills

Communication

Project delivery

Prioritization

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

APM qualification

Engineering/PM degree

Job description

Apatura, based in Edinburgh, seeks a proactive Project Manager to drive energy and infrastructure projects forward. You will coordinate across teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery from feasibility to construction.

The role combines stakeholder engagement with rigorous planning and risk management. Hybrid working is offered, with site visits and engagement across partners, landowners, and authorities.