Project Manager

The Green Recruitment Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TGRC is partnering with a leading European construction and engineering business to deliver utility-scale solar PV projects across the UK. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee delivery from construction through completion, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and quality outcomes.

You will collaborate with internal teams, EPC contractors, subcontractors and stakeholders to drive successful project execution and implement robust HSE practices across sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within utility-scale solar PV or large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Strong background in project delivery, ideally from an EPC, construction or engineering environment.
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to manage project costs and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale solar PV projects across the UK.
• Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors and key project stakeholders.
• Take ownership of project programmes, budgets, risks, quality and HSE performance.
• Monitor project progress against milestones and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction and commercial teams.
• Review contractor performance and ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Oversee project documentation, reporting, change control and risk management.
• Lead regular project meetings and provide progress updates to senior management.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress and project performance.
• Support resolution of technical, commercial and construction-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, standards and company requirements.
• Drive a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Change management

Contract management

HSE awareness

Multidisciplinary teams

Site visits

Job description

TGRC is partnering with a leading European construction and engineering business with a growing presence in the UK.

As the business continues to expand its portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UK, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to take responsibility for the successful delivery of large-scale solar PV projects.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of utility-scale solar PV projects from construction through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

You will work closely with internal teams, EPC contractors, subcontractors, consultants and other key stakeholders to ensure effective project execution and successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of large-scale solar PV projects across the UK.
• Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors and key project stakeholders.
• Take ownership of project programmes, budgets, risks, quality and HSE performance.
• Monitor project progress against agreed milestones, identifying and resolving issues where required.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction and commercial teams throughout project delivery.
• Review and manage contractor performance, ensuring contractual and project requirements are met.
• Oversee project documentation, reporting, change control and risk management.
• Lead regular project meetings and provide clear progress updates to senior management.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress and project performance.
• Support the resolution of technical, commercial and construction-related issues.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant UK legislation, standards and company requirements.
• Drive a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement across project teams.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within utility-scale solar PV or large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Strong background in project delivery, ideally from an EPC, construction or engineering environment.
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, project controls, budgets, risk and change management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to manage project costs and contractual requirements.
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites across the UK.
• A strong understanding of HSE requirements within construction and renewable energy environments.