Senior Development & Construction Lead, Clean Energy

Green Recruitment Company; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Recruitment Company is seeking a senior client-side professional to oversee late-stage development and construction delivery for renewable energy projects across multiple geographies. The role emphasizes hands-on delivery, strong programme discipline and practical construction judgement, without day-to-day site management.

You will act as central development and construction partner to operating platforms, supporting projects from late development through investment approval and into

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in construction or project management.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts (EPC or similar), programmes and risk management.
• Confidence engaging with contractors, site teams and senior stakeholders.
• Sufficient technical depth to challenge designs, programmes and construction methodologies.
• A pragmatic, collaborative approach with the confidence to push back when standards are at risk.

Responsibilities

• Supporting late-stage development and investment approval for solar, battery and hybrid energy projects.
• Reviewing and challenging technical designs, construction programmes, costs and contracts.
• Providing structured construction oversight across multiple live projects, tracking time, cost, quality and H&S.
• Identifying and escalating delivery risks early, and supporting pragmatic recovery plans.
• Helping establish and maintain consistent technical and construction standards across platforms and geographies.
• Acting as a senior technical resource to support less mature teams and new markets.

Skills

Construction management

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Programme management

Job description

Green Recruitment Company is seeking a senior client-side professional to oversee late-stage development and construction delivery for renewable energy projects across multiple geographies. The role emphasizes hands-on delivery, strong programme discipline and practical construction judgement, without day-to-day site management.

You will act as central development and construction partner to operating platforms, supporting projects from late development through investment approval and into