Project Manager Onshore Wind, Scotland

Electricity Supply Board; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development mentoring

Generous pension

Staff well-being programmes

Diversity & inclusion commitment

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board in Glasgow seeks a Project Manager, Onshore Wind & Renewables, to drive early-phase development of onshore wind projects and potentially battery/solar schemes across Great Britain, with a Scotland focus.

The role is hybrid, based in the Glasgow office, with travel across GB and occasional Dublin head office visits. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate planning consent processes to deliver construction-ready projects.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant experience with leading EIA development.
• Strong knowledge of S36 and TCPA systems in GB, with a Scotland focus.
• Proven project management experience for wind farm development.
• Experience in GB onshore renewables sector.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management.
• Interpersonal skills and collaboration abilities.
• Understanding land rights, options and leases.
• Knowledge of grid connection requirements.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead project development from Concept to Development Phase under guidance.
• Develop and secure business cases and board approvals.
• Lead landowner negotiations and development agreements.
• Coordinate EIAR and planning application preparation.
• Manage external stakeholders including authorities and communities.
• Select and manage third-party development partners and services.
• Provide regular management reporting and budget oversight.
• Implement Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Project management

Wind energy knowledge

Education

SCQF Level 9 engineering/planning

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Job Type: Full-time

ESB Asset Development is charged with delivery of the generation assets required to meet ESB's strategic objective of achieving Net Zero operations by 2040. One key goal of the 2040 strategy is the de-carbonisation Of Our existing generation assets. Key to this goal is development and delivery Of ESB's GB renewables portfolio, currently over 4GW of onshore and offshore wind developments.

ESB Asset Development is seeking applications for the role Of Project Manager, Onshore Wind & Renewables, to be based in Our Glasgow office. This is a broad-ranging and dynamic role. The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for the early phase development of onshore wind projects, and potentially other renewable technologies such as battery and solar, in Great Britain, with the main focus on Scotland. The role will entail working to deliver construction‑ready projects both within ESB's project delivery team, and in collaboration with our external development partners. Co‑ordination of multi‑disciplinary teams both internal and external to deliver planning consents will be a key feature of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project development of renewable projects from initiation Of Concept Phase through to Development Phase, taking guidance from the Project Director
• Lead development of business case and internal board approvals
• Lead landowner negotiations, as well as all other required development agreements
• Lead delivery Of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR), and planning application preparation
• External Stakeholder management with key bodies e.g. Energy Consents Unit, local authorities, community groups, public exhibitions and landowners
• Select and manage contracts with third‑party development partners and providers of technical services
• Regular management reporting and budgetary management
• Implementation of Health & Safety policies and procedures

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• At least 5 years relevant experience with specific experience of leading delivery of EIA development applications
• Excellent knowledge of both S36 and TCPA systems, relevant policy and appeals process in Great Britain, with a focus on Scotland
• Knowledge and experience of Project Management practice for wind farm development
• Knowledge and experience of the onshore renewables industry in Great Britain
• Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of development land rights, option and lease arrangements
• Knowledge of grid connection requirements
• Good knowledge of MS Office software suite
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification, SCQF Level 9 or equivalent (Engineering, Construction, Architectural, Ecology, Surveying, Geography or Planning related discipline desirable) or equivalent work experience is required.

Location

The is a role hybrid role, working both from home and ESB office. The successful candidate will be based at the ESB office in Glasgow and will be expected to travel within Great Britain as required, such as for field work and meetings. Travel to ESB Head Office Dublin will also be required from time‑to‑time.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in‑person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in‑person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting To

Country Manager Scotland, Asset Development, Generation & Trading.

Why Work with Us?

• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• Generous Pension
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

5th November 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

• Accountable and Ethical
• Collaborative
• Growing and Adaptive
• Proactive
• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net‑zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero‑carbon electricity.