Project Manager (Solar PV)

HR GO Recruitment; London Borough of Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HRGO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Solar PV) to lead the delivery of commercial and industrial solar PV projects across the UK, from contract award to commissioning and handover.

The role requires coordinating design, procurement, installation and commissioning teams, acting as the primary contact for customers and stakeholders, and ensuring safety, quality and budget adherence. It involves remote work with monthly attendance at client sites across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering commercial and industrial Solar PV projects.
• Experience managing projects from mobilisation through to commissioning and handover.
• Strong understanding of project planning, resource management and programme control.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction health and safety requirements.
• Understanding of DNO applications, G99 requirements and grid connection processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and industrial Solar PV projects from contract award through to commissioning and final handover.
• Develop, maintain and manage project programmes, ensuring key milestones and delivery dates are achieved.
• Coordinate internal design, procurement, installation and commissioning teams to ensure effective project delivery.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, consultants, principal contractors and key stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings, progress reviews and client updates, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts and financial performance to ensure projects remain commercially viable.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and opportunities, implementing mitigation measures where required.
• Review project scopes, manage variations and oversee change control processes.
• Lead the technical review of enquiries, EPC contracts, Employer's Requirements, Invitations to Tender (ITT) and client specifications.
• Coordinate procurement activities to ensure materials and services are available in line with project programmes.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual, quality and health and safety requirements.
• Ensure all projects comply with CDM Regulations, health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Support the Technical Design Manager in resolving technical and design-related issues.
• Oversee commissioning activities and ensure all project documentation is completed and issued.
• Manage practical completion, project handovers and close-out activities.
• Produce regular project, commercial and programme reports for senior management.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes and enhance customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget monitoring

CDM Regulations

Health & safety

MS Office

Education

PRINCE2

APM or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Working hours: Full-time / Remote working, with attendance at the Newhaven office once a month

Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

Location: Remote - Newhaven office once a month, with travel to project sites across the UK

Job Type: Permanent

HRGO Recruitment is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager (Solar PV) to join our client growing Project Services team, leading the delivery of commercial and industrial solar PV projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will take ownership of projects from contract award through to commissioning and final handover, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with design, procurement, installation and commissioning teams, you will act as the primary point of contact for customers and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with over 100 years of heritage in the lighting industry, bringing technology and creative innovation together to improve sustainability, enhance energy efficiency and support the transition to renewable energy.

Key responsibilities

Manage commercial and industrial Solar PV projects from contract award through to commissioning and final handover.

Develop, maintain and manage project programmes, ensuring key milestones and delivery dates are achieved.

Coordinate internal design, procurement, installation and commissioning teams to ensure effective project delivery.

Act as the primary point of contact for customers, consultants, principal contractors and key stakeholders.

Lead project meetings, progress reviews and client updates, ensuring clear and timely communication.

Monitor project budgets, forecasts and financial performance to ensure projects remain commercially viable.

Identify and manage project risks, issues and opportunities, implementing mitigation measures where required.

Review project scopes, manage variations and oversee change control processes.

Lead the technical review of enquiries, EPC contracts, Employer's Requirements, Invitations to Tender (ITT) and client specifications.

Coordinate procurement activities to ensure materials and services are available in line with project programmes.

Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual, quality and health and safety requirements.

Ensure all projects comply with CDM Regulations, health and safety legislation and company procedures.

Support the Technical Design Manager in resolving technical and design-related issues.

Oversee commissioning activities and ensure all project documentation is completed and issued.

Manage practical completion, project handovers and close-out activities.

Produce regular project, commercial and programme reports for senior management.

Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes and enhance customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Proven experience delivering commercial and industrial Solar PV projects.

Experience managing projects from mobilisation through to commissioning and handover.

Strong understanding of project planning, resource management and programme control.

Experience managing project budgets, forecasts and commercial performance.

Working knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction health and safety requirements.

Understanding of DNO applications, G99 requirements and grid connection processes.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

ECS or CSCS card.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites throughout the UK.

Ideally be accessible to North London, Warwick, Northampton, Bedford or Cambridge.

PRINCE2, APM or an equivalent project management qualification.

Experience reviewing technical enquiries, EPC contracts, tender documentation and client specifications.

Our client values a progressive, agile, trusted and approachable working culture, offering flexible working opportunities and a commitment to inclusivity, diversity and professional development.