Project Director

Global Engineering Talent; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Project Director for the world’s largest solar power project based in India. This senior role demands over 25 years of experience in large-scale energy projects with a strong EPC background. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall project delivery, governance, and stakeholder management, operating across various stages of construction. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and relocation benefits, with significant travel involved between Mumbai and Kutch.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Full housing provision

Relocation support

Medical insurance

Visa sponsorship

All travel costs covered

Structured mobilisation support

Qualifications

• 25+ years’ experience delivering large-scale solar power plants or major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading programmes valued at USD $1bn or more.
• Demonstrable experience overseeing design, contracts, construction, and HSSE.

Responsibilities

• Lead a $1bn+ solar power and infrastructure programme.
• Ensure project governance across design, engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with investors and contractors.

Skills

EPC/EPCM project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Graduate Engineer qualification

Job description

Project Director – World’s Largest Solar Power Project

📍 Base : Mumbai | Site : Kutch (Frequent Travel)

☀️ Landmark Renewable Energy Programme | EPCM

Global Engineering Talent has been appointed as the exclusive search partner to support the delivery of the world’s largest single-site solar power project, based in India. This is a career-defining leadership role on one of the most significant renewable energy programmes ever undertaken globally.

We are seeking a Project Director to provide full lifecycle leadership across design, contracts, construction, and HSSE, ensuring safe, timely, and commercially robust delivery of this multi-billion-dollar EPCM programme.

The Role

As Project Director, you will hold ultimate responsibility for project delivery, acting as the senior authority interfacing with investors, EPC / EPCM partners, contractors, and internal leadership teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overall leadership of a $1bn+ solar power and infrastructure programme
• End-to-end project governance across design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover
• Strategic oversight of contracts, commercial performance, and risk management
• Full accountability for programme schedule, cost, quality, and HSSE performance
• Leadership of large, multidisciplinary EPCM and contractor teams
• Stakeholder management at board, investor, and government interface level
• Ensuring compliance with international standards, local regulations, and best-in-class delivery practices
• Regular travel between Mumbai and site in Kutch

Candidate Profile

We are targeting senior, battle-tested delivery leaders with a proven track record on mega-scale energy or infrastructure programmes.

Essential requirements

• 25+ years’ experience delivering large-scale solar power plants and/or major infrastructure projects
• Proven experience leading programmes with a minimum value of USD $1bn
• Strong EPC / EPCM project management background
• Demonstrable experience overseeing design, contracts, construction, and HSSE
• Comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced, high-profile project environments
• Graduate Engineer qualification (minimum requirement)
• Experience working on international or emerging market projects is highly advantageous

Location & Contract

• Base location : Mumbai
• Site : Kutch (frequent travel required)
• Contract duration : 2 years (with potential extension)

Package & Benefits

This role offers a best-in-market remuneration package, designed to attract top-tier global talent, including:

• Market-leading salary
• Full housing provision
• Relocation support
• Medical insurance
• Visa sponsorship
• All travel costs covered
• Structured mobilisation and support throughout the assignment

Why This Role?

• Lead a once-in-a-generation renewable energy project
• Operate at a scale rarely available even at senior executive level
• Play a direct role in the global energy transition
• Deliver a legacy project that will define your career

📩 Confidential enquiries :

James Goodall

Founder & Director – Global Engineering Talent

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