Project Director

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Training and development

Flexible working

International project delivery

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals seeks a Project Director (Solar/BESS) to lead end-to-end EPC delivery in the UK & Ireland. You will drive tendering, budgets, procurement and execution across utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects, ensuring profitability and client satisfaction.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Finance and Legal, maintaining safety, quality and on-time delivery. Fluent English required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in EPC project management.
• Proven track record delivering utility-scale Solar PV projects.
• Strong experience in tendering, contract negotiation and EPC execution.
• Experience in the UK, Ireland or EU is highly desirable.
• Experience across Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, including payment terms, LDs, warranties and guarantees.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating tender preparation, including reviewing requirements and client negotiations.
• Developing and approving project budgets, cash flow forecasts and profitability margins.
• Leading EPC contract negotiations covering terms, payment schedules and risk allocation.
• Overseeing procurement of PV modules, inverters, BESS, equipment and subcontractors.
• Providing executive oversight of programme, budget, cash flow, HSE and quality.
• Managing project risks, deviations, change orders and claims.
• Maintaining relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring commissioning, handover and contractual close-out.
• Preparing progress reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Driving continuous improvement across EPC delivery processes.

Skills

Tendering

Contract negotiation

EPC execution

Budgeting

Cash flow

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

MS Project

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's degree (Desirable)

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

At METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

Job Description Project Director 15/09/2026 Job Description: We are currently looking for aProject Director (Solar/BESS) to join our team in the UK & Ireland.

The Project Director will take responsibility for the end-to-end leadership and delivery of utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) EPC projects, from tender preparation and contract negotiation through execution, commissioning and handover.

The role will hold overall accountability for project profitability, schedule, quality, HSE and client satisfaction, while coordinating cross-functional teams across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Finance and Legal.

Your role will encompass:

• Leading and coordinating tender preparation, including reviewing requirements, identifying commercial risks and supporting client negotiations.
• Developing and approving project budgets, cost of sales, cash flow forecasts and profitability margins.
• Leading EPC contract negotiations covering commercial terms, payment schedules, performance guarantees, liabilities, warranties and risk allocation.
• Overseeing procurement and supply chain activities across PV modules, inverters, BESS, MV/HV equipment, structures and subcontractor works.
• Providing executive oversight of project execution, including programme, budget, cash flow, HSE, quality and resource requirements.
• Managing project risks, deviations, change orders and claims, ensuring appropriate mitigation and commercial outcomes.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring successful project commissioning, handover and contractual close-out.
• Preparing and approving progress reports, cash flow reports and executive dashboards, escalating key risks and mitigation plans to senior management.
• Supporting continuous improvement across EPC project delivery processes.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in EPC project management or project directorship.
• Proven track record delivering utility-scale Solar PV projects, ideally across multi-MW projects.
• Strong experience in tendering, contract negotiation and EPC execution.
• Demonstrated responsibility for project budgets, cash flow and profitability.
• Experience delivering projects in the UK, Ireland or EU is highly desirable.
• Experience across Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Familiarity with UK and Irish permitting, grid connection and contractual requirements.
• Experience working with international suppliers and subcontractors.Strong understanding of Solar PV and BESS EPC engineering fundamentals.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, including payment terms, LDs, warranties, bonds and performance guarantees.
• Strong cost control, cash flow forecasting, margin and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly proactive, solution-oriented and able to make effective decisions under commercial and time pressure.
• Advanced MS Office skills; experience with MS Project is required.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Desirable:

• Master's degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in Project or Business Management.

Your benefits:

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Friendly and professional working environment.
• Continuous training and development opportunities.
• Cooperation, creativity and innovation, with flexible ways of working to support fast results and increased productivity.
• The opportunity to contribute to the delivery of major renewable energy and energy storage projects as part of a growing international organisation.

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At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

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