Project Manager

Optimus Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy developer seeks experienced Project and Construction Managers for utility-scale solar projects in the UK. Successful candidates will oversee project delivery, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with UK grid-connection processes. Candidates must have a proven track record in the UK solar industry and a commitment to long-term engagements starting February 2026. The role requires on-site leadership and full lifecycle project management.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering utility-scale UK solar farms.
• Strong understanding of UK grid-connection processes is a big advantage.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on-site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Lead engineers, subcontractors, and civil/electrical teams on-site.
• Drive the project from breaking ground to operational handover.

Skills

Utility-scale solar project delivery

Team leadership

Supplier negotiation

Problem-solving

Understanding UK grid-connection processes

Job description

Freelance Project & Construction Managers – UK Utility-Scale Solar (Start Feb 2026)

1 - 2 year Contracts | UK Travel

We’re supporting a major international renewables developer delivering two new 55 MW utility-scale solar parks in the UK . They’re now looking for experienced Project Managers and Construction Managers to join on a freelance basis.

If you’ve actually built large solar sites in the UK — and can prove it — you’re exactly who they want to talk to.

🔧 The Role

You’ll be responsible for full-lifecycle delivery of utility-scale solar projects :

• Day-to-day oversight of engineering, construction and commissioning
• On-site leadership of engineers, subcontractors & civil / electrical teams
• Procurement, supplier coordination & contract negotiation
• Technical evaluation and hands‑on problem-solving
• Driving the project from breaking ground to operational handover

This is real, on-the-ground project delivery — not remote oversight.

🎯 What You Need

This client wants genuine UK solar experience — no inflated CVs.

Must-haves

• Proven track record delivering utility‑scale UK solar farms
• Strong understanding of UK grid‑connection processes — G99 experience is a big advantage
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on‑site
• Ability to travel to UK project locations as needed
• Commitment to long‑term engagements (1–2+ years)

Bonus points

• Experience with international EPCs
• Strong commercial and supplier negotiation background

📅 Timeline

• Interviews can move quickly
• Start date : February 2026
• Feedback may slow slightly during Dec due to heavy workloads