Senior Project Manager

Mint Selection | B Corp; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in the UK seeks a Senior Project Manager for their growing portfolio in Renewable Energy & Bioenergy Infrastructure. In this pivotal role, you will lead multiple projects up to £40M, managing budgets and risks while facilitating collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate has a strong commercial background, excellent communication skills, and a relevant engineering degree. Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for career progression are available, alongside a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex engineering or construction projects.
• Ability to travel regularly to projects across the UK.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple construction and infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Oversee project budgets and ensure financial performance.
• Chair progress meetings to ensure alignment and reporting.
• Identify, track and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Project Planning & Delivery

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Renewable Energy & Bioenergy Infrastructure

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join a key client during a pivotal time in the business, supporting the delivery of a growing pipeline of projects spanning across Renewable Energy & Bioenergy Infrastructure. Reporting directly to the Project Director, this new role will strengthen the Project Management function and bring confidence and leadership to the commercial, technical and delivery aspects of their upcoming project portfolio.

They’re one of the UK’s leading developers and operators in their field. They’re delivering projects that are the first of their kind globally, with strong commercial backing and major partnerships in place. They play a central role in decarbonising the UK’s heat, gas and industrial sectors.

As Senior Project Manager, you’ll oversee end-to-end project execution, ensure robust programme control and governance, and provide structured communication and reporting to internal stakeholders and the board. You’ll be able to build strong relationships, influence outcomes and deliver complex engineering projects safely, on time and within budget.

Senior Project Manager – Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Delivery - Lead multiple construction and infrastructure projects simultaneously, ranging from £1M to £40M in value
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including schedules, budgets, procurement and resource allocation
• Drive high-quality construction delivery across various Renewable Energy & Bioenergy Infrastructure projects
• Commercial & Contract Management - Overseeing project budgets, ensuring financial performance, cost control and commercial transparency
• Chair progress meetings, ensuring alignment, clear actions and consistent reporting
• Escalate key project risks, issues and decisions to the Projects Director and board as appropriate
• Stakeholder & Team Leadership - Lead multidisciplinary project teams and contractors, providing direction, coaching and support
• Collaborate with internal technical, operations and commercial stakeholders to maintain project alignment
• Risk, Compliance & Governance - Identify, track and mitigate project risks to protect timelines, cost and quality

Senior Project Manager – Key Requirements

• Proven track record delivering complex engineering or construction projects
• Strong commercial awareness with confidence managing budgets, contracts and financial reporting
• There is flexibility around presence in their Greater London office, however willingness to travel to projects and be fairly mobile is essential.
• Excellent project reporting, governance and programme management capability
• Skilled communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience within renewable energy, utilities, process engineering or infrastructure beneficial
• Ability to travel regularly to projects across the UK, with flexible presence in the Guildford head office
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar (Master’s desirable) Civil or Mechanical advantageous, but other engineering disciplines considered

What can they offer you?

Joining our client means being a part of one of the UK’s most forward-thinking renewable energy businesses. With projects paving the way globally, and substantial new investment, the company is positioned for ambitious growth through cutting-edge bioenergy technology.

The culture and environment of our client is top tier, they’re extremely supportive providing a tight knit team motivated by delivering genuinely world-leading projects that accelerate the UK’s transition to net-zero, whilst maintaining a strong and reliable team dynamic.

Progression and stability. The Project Director has said himself, if this person joins the business and delivers projects to a high standard, the progression within the company will be clear and very achievable, based on your ambitions.

Senior Project Manager – Renewable Energy & Bioenergy Infrastructure

If this peaks your interest, reach out today to have a confidential discussion and find out more about this opportunity!

Submit your CV or contact Holly Higginson ( [e-mail] ) to see if this could be the next step in your career.