Senior Onshore Wind Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK ports operator is seeking a Senior EG&S Project Manager to lead onshore wind projects across its port network. The role involves managing all aspects of project delivery and collaboration with various teams. Candidates should have proven experience in project management within the renewable energy sector, especially onshore wind, and strong stakeholder management skills. A generous remuneration package is on offer, along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Generous remuneration package

Employer pension

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing full lifecycle delivery of onshore wind projects.
• Skilled in using and explaining energy asset/project valuation models in Excel.
• Familiarity with UK grid connection processes and DNO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of ABP's onshore wind projects from inception through planning and construction to operational handover.
• Manage cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Commercial, Property, and Finance teams.
• Develop robust investment cases and present them to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Managing full lifecycle delivery of onshore wind projects

Understanding of the UK electricity market

Using energy asset/project valuation models in Excel

Stakeholder management

Influencing and negotiation capabilities

Education

Strong academic background in a numerate discipline

Job description

Overview

We are the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year. We are transforming our business and embracing the future. We offer a wide range of roles across the UK, rooted in a culture that welcomes talent, fosters development, and places safety as our number one priority.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior EG&S Project Manager to lead the delivery and development of onshore wind and related energy projects across ABP's UK-wide port network.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of ABP's onshore wind projects from inception through planning and construction to operational handover.
• Develop robust investment cases and present them to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Manage cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Commercial, Property, and Finance teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with equipment vendors and key players in the power sector.
• Represent ABP externally as a knowledgeable and trusted ambassador in the renewable energy sector.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing full lifecycle delivery of onshore wind projects.
• Strong understanding of the UK electricity market and onshore wind technologies.
• Skilled in using and explaining energy asset/project valuation models in Excel.
• Familiarity with UK grid connection processes and DNO requirements.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong influencing and negotiation capabilities.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering renewable projects beyond wind.
• Knowledge of electricity supply cost structures and the impact of on-site generation.
• Confident presenter with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Organised, driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong academic background, ideally in a numerate discipline.

Additional Information

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/security-vetting-clearance-levels