Onshore Wind Project Manager

Electricity Supply Board; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy utility in Scotland is seeking a motivated Onshore Wind Project Manager to lead the development of wind farm projects. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience in project management, a recognized engineering degree, and strong leadership skills. This role involves working collaboratively with various teams, ensuring project safety, and contributing to the transition to a net-zero future. The successful candidate will benefit from flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Progressive hybrid working model

Career development through mentoring

Access to well-being programmes

Generous parental leave entitlements

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in delivering large, complex projects.
• Chartered Engineer status or progression towards it.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in delivering wind farm projects.
• Support ESB Asset Development Team for viable routes to market.
• Responsible for project health and safety.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Understanding of project design

Health and safety capabilities

Team motivation

Contract management

Understanding of onshore wind projects

Education

Recognized degree in engineering

Masters in engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge? We are looking for an Onshore Wind Project Manager to join us on our journey to a Brighter Future. Here in Renewables Projects, we provide project management and engineering services in support of renewable power generation for ESB and external clients.

Job Type: Full-time

Working with our colleagues in ESB Asset Development we develop projects as the business case evolves and progress projects based on risks and opportunities. Wind energy has been identified as a key part of ESB’s strategy to increase renewable generation capacity to 5GW by 2030. Projects are expected to be developed from a number of sources including development opportunities and acquisitions.

Due to an increase in the volume of work associated with this programme of projects, a vacancy has arisen for an Onshore Wind Project Manager in Renewable Projects Development (RPD).

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading a project team in the delivery of wind farm projects from early development phase through to construction and compliance testing.
• Supporting the ESB Asset Development Team on achieving viable routes to market for projects such as PPA and CFD Auction process.
• Maintain an accurate resource requirement plan to deliver on commitments and work collaboratively with other teams to obtain the necessary resources and input to the company Strategic Resource Plan.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of expertise and skills within the UK onshore team.
• Take responsibility for project health and safety and lead the implementation of CDM, PSDP or Principal Designer processes across the projects.

Experience and Qualifications

• Seven or more years relevant post-qualification experience.
• A recognised degree level / third level qualification in engineering.
• Excellent leadership skills coupled with a track record in delivering large complex projects, with relevant experience in managing engineering and project teams.
• A strong understanding of the commercial and technical aspects of project design and construction.
• A demonstrable record in the development of health and safety capabilities and their application to large-scale projects including a thorough understanding of CDM.
• Experience of working independently from own initiative, taking ownership of work / projects and motivating team members to deliver team objectives or projects.
• Experience of leading the implementation of project management methodologies for projects, providing consistent delivery standards through identification and implementation of clear roles, decision rights and ensuring the right mindsets to deliver project success.
• A good understanding of contracts (TSAs, BOPs and EPCs) including management of same, particularly FIDIC.
• A thorough understanding of onshore wind projects including specific risks associated to development, construction, and operation of onshore wind projects.
• Masters in engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with a recognised engineering institution or demonstrate evidence of progression towards same.

Location

This role is based in the UK in ESB Glasgow office. Travel nationwide & internationally will also be a feature of this role.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting to

Onshore Wind Project Manager UK

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion programme
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

22nd January 2026

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero‑carbon electricity.