Overview
Project Manager
Utility-Scaler Solar & BESS
Location: Remote role with regular site visits
Salary: Up to £55,000 + £4,800 Car Allowance + 25-day holiday, private medical, pension, flexi-benefits and more!
Responsibilities
- Support by acting as the operational expert during design, build and commissioning of utility-scale solar PV and BESS systems.
- Liaise with OEMs for factory and site acceptance tests (FAT / SAT) of inverters, batteries, switchgear, transformers, and protection systems.
- Conduct system inspections, punch list creation, and resolution tracking.
- Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and safe commissioning procedures.
- Support and monitor the project through the Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) period, ensuring performance guarantees, defect correction, and contractual obligations are maintained.
- Collaborate with O&M and asset management teams to track KPIs, respond to warranty claims, and maintain compliance with regulatory and grid operator requirements.
- Support the onboarding of third-party or acquired solar and storage assets into the O&M portfolio by performing technical due diligence, reviewing legacy documentation, identifying gaps or risks, and helping standardise asset management practices.
Requirements
- Experience working with utility-scale renewable energy projects
- Desirable qualifications - SSSTS / IOSH / NEBOSH
- To have come from a technical background within Utility-Scale Solar and / or BESS
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems (LV / MV / HV), grid integration, and power electronics
- Ability to read and interpret SLDs, wiring diagrams, and OEM documentation
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills