Senior Project Manager

Astute People; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private healthcare

25 days holiday

Wellbeing benefits

On-site parking

Job summary

Astute's Renewables Team in Buckinghamshire is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of ground-mounted solar sites, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The role requires experience in renewables, proficiency with MS Office and PM tools, and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include pension, private healthcare, 25 days holiday, life insurance, and onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar project management or asset manager role within renewables or construction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with project management tools.
• Full UK driving licence and knowledge of QA/Health & Safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of ground-mounted solar sites using PM tools.
• Plan and coordinate project resources and budgets.
• Oversee onboarding of new sites, including security and subcontractors.
• Lead client reviews and produce management reports.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, HSE, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with field engineers and team leaders for timely delivery.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

PM tools

Quality & Safety

Driving licence

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with an independent solar and storage O&M provider committed to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Senior Project Manager for its office in Buckinghamshire

The Senior Project Manager role comes with a salary up to £43,000, company pension, private healthcare, and 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, along with a suite of other wellbeing benefits.

Responsibilities and duties of the Junior Project Manager role

Reporting to the Managing Director you will:

• Manage activities across a portfolio of ground-mounted solar sites using project management tools
• Plan, define and coordinate project resource requirements
• Ensure resources are delivered on time, in the right condition, and within budget
• Support onboarding of new sites including security and subcontractors and system set up.
• Manage activities of all project sites using project management tools
• Build strong relationships and communication with field engineers and team leaders to ensure timely delivery of PPM tasks
• Oversee the work of Junior Project Managers and Project Assistants based in India
• Lead client satisfaction reviews and produce management reports
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, Health & Safety, and environmental standards
• Work in line with the company's Integrated Management System to support quality and HSE objectives

Professional qualifications

• Experience in a similar project management or asset manager role, ideally within renewables or construction
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with project management tools
• Good knowledge of quality assurance and Health & Safety principles
• Full UK driving licence

Personal skills

• Self-motivated, organised, and confident working to tight deadlines
• Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Comfortable working across multiple projects simultaneously
• Flexible and willing to occasionally travel and stay overnight
• Passionate about renewable energy and working in a dynamic, collaborative environment

Salary and benefits of the Senior Project Manager role

• Salary up to £43,000 DOE
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement with long service
• Private health insurance
• Life insurance, death in service, and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing and employee support programmes
• On-site parking at the High Wycombe office

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.

We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful