Project Director - Renewable Energy

Mint Selection; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Director to oversee the delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects. In this pivotal role, you will manage multidisciplinary teams through all project phases, ensuring successful execution from pre-FEED to operations. Your strategic leadership will drive project engagement, value engineering, and compliance with health and safety standards. This position demands a hands-on approach and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. If you are passionate about renewable energy and have a proven track record in project management, this could be the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction projects valued at £100m+ as Project Lead.
• Strong knowledge of project financial management and health, safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from design to operations ensuring budget and time constraints.
• Manage cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with local building codes.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Financial Management

Health, Safety and Environmental Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Project Director – Renewable Energy

We are looking for a Project Director to manage cradle-to-grave delivery of an exciting project pipeline from pre-FEED stage through to operations. The division represents various projects, some of which will be the UK’s largest of their kind. Coming on board as a Project Director, this role will act as part of the key divisional leadership team alongside the Engineering Director, Head of Commercial and wider project services function.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will take on responsibility for some of the project pipeline, defined by project requirements, pipelines and timeframes. For the assigned portfolio you will act as the hands-on Project Director managing in-house multidisciplinary project teams through design, development and delivery phases.

Project Director responsibilities:

1. Lead the strategic project engagement functions including early contractor involvement, value engineering, head contract tendering process and execution
2. Responsible for key aspects of project delivery activities including reference to design development, project development and tracking, construction delivery, and commissioning of generating assets, all within the allocated project scope, time and budget
3. Act as the hands-on manager for a multi-functional project team including both internal and external resources
4. Ensure monthly project deliverables are completed including delivery plans, status reports, cost reports
5. Manage project budgeting and programme for successful delivery
6. Lead value engineering, construction analysis and design/document review to maximise delivery outcomes
7. Manage contract administration and superintendent services through delivery phase
8. Deliver strong commercial outcomes across the projects
9. Manage HSE requirements across project sites and deliverables
10. Prepare project reports, technical reviews and other capital infrastructure project deliverables to a high level of technical competence
11. Resolve commercial and technical issues as they arise
12. Ensure project specific and statutory requirements are met ensuring all local and national building codes are followed with all issues reported through the appropriate channels

Project Director requirements:

1. Demonstrable experience successfully delivering construction projects from inception to operation as the Project Lead. This should represent project values of £100m+ within your personal responsibility
2. Experience working as project lead within an EPC or principal contractor environment is beneficial
3. Sector experience across the wider Energy & Power environment highly beneficial
4. Sound knowledge of project financial management including forecasting, procurement, contract management, schedule management and design management functions
5. Experience managing/overseeing quality control, completion, and commissioning processes
6. Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental management
7. Good understanding of different procurement and contracting models
8. Experience in negotiating with contractors across pricing, procurement, large contract T&Cs, risk profiling for major construction packages
9. Capable of leading and communicating clearly at all organisational levels from C-suite to junior team members
10. Negotiation and communication skills with varied internal and external stakeholders
11. Technical background with a degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
12. Hands-on approach and positive attitude

This role will spend time between project sites throughout England and corporate HQ in London, so willingness to spend time both on site and in the office are essential.

If this peaks your interest, reach out today to have a confidential discussion and find out more about this opportunity!

Submit your CV or contact Holly Higginson ([e-mail]) to see if this could be the next step in your career.