Lead Project Manager - Utility-Scale Solar (UK)

The Green Recruitment Company; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of utility-scale solar PV projects across the UK. You will coordinate with internal teams, EPC contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have proven solar PV project delivery experience, strong knowledge of construction programmes, budgets, risk and change management, and a willingness to travel regularly to project sites

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within utility-scale solar PV or large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, project controls, budgets, risk and change management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale solar PV projects across the UK.
• Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors and key project stakeholders.
• Take ownership of project programmes, budgets, risks, quality and HSE performance.
• Monitor project progress against milestones, identifying and resolving issues where required.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction and commercial teams throughout project delivery.
• Review and manage contractor performance, ensuring contractual and project requirements are met.
• Oversee project documentation, reporting, change control and risk management.
• Lead regular project meetings and provide clear progress updates to senior management.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress and project performance.
• Support the resolution of technical, commercial and construction-related issues.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant UK legislation, standards and company requirements.
• Drive a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement across project teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Construction knowledge

Budget & risk management

Communication skills

Job description

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of utility-scale solar PV projects across the UK. You will coordinate with internal teams, EPC contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have proven solar PV project delivery experience, strong knowledge of construction programmes, budgets, risk and change management, and a willingness to travel regularly to project sites