Onshore Wind Project Manager, Edinburgh

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple renewable energy projects in Edinburgh. This role involves leading project management from initial consent through to commercial operation, ensuring timely completion within budget. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in renewable energy or infrastructure construction, with a focus on optimizing financial indicators. Join a company dedicated to expanding its pipeline of innovative projects across the UK and Europe, where your expertise will drive impactful change in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management with a focus on renewable energy construction.
• Knowledge of financial indicators and project optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for multiple renewable energy projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Prepare project packages for final investment decision.

Skills

Project Management

Renewable Energy

Construction Management

Financial Optimization

Gantt Chart Implementation

Education

Masters in Renewable Energy

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

MS Suite

Job description

Job Description

Taylor Hopkinson are proudly retained to bring to market an opportunity to join our industry leading onshore wind clients in the role of Project Manager.

Candidates must be able to work in Edinburgh 3 days per week, have experience in onshore wind construction projects preferably and are looking to join a company with a busy and ever growing pipeline of renewable-energy projects throughout the UK and Europe.

Role

• To lead the project management of multiple renewable energy onshore projects, involved from pre-final consent through FID and RTB to Commercial operation date
• To ensure projects are completed in time and within budget and according to Final investment approval
• To manage and prepare the project package for FID
• Define and manage timeline and deadlines, implementing Gantt charts
• Support the procurement team with contract strategy
• Negotiate construction and quality contracts
• Manage the financing strategy along with the offtake strategy

Requirements

• Full clean UK drivers license
• Experience in Renewable energy or infrastructure construction projects in a project management position with demonstrable success
• Knowledge of key financial indicators of a project and their optimisation
• Proficient with MS Suite
• Able to travel within Europe
• Masters or Bachelors degree in Renewable Energy, Engineering or related fields