Senior Project Manager

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager to oversee renewable energy systems. This role demands proven project management skills, particularly in electrical or construction projects. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects from planning through to installation while prioritizing customer satisfaction. The position is based in Rotherham and offers a competitive salary along with substantial benefits including annual leave, private healthcare, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

33 days' annual leave

Private healthcare

Wellbeing and mental health benefits

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Competitive car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven project management and programme planning experience in a similar industry.
• Background in electrical engineering, construction, civils or renewables (highly desirable).
• Strong customer and end-user management skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing project programmes across a varied portfolio.
• Acting as the main point of contact for customers.
• Managing contractors and coordinating internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Customer relationship management

Health & safety planning

Education

PRINCE2 or similar qualification

Job description

Project Manager - PV & Renewable Energy Systems

Location: Leeds

Competitive Salary

Overview

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in electrical or construction projects and a passion for renewable energy? This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, future-focused energy solutions across commercial solar environments.

You'll take ownership of multiple projects at once, overseeing the end-to-end delivery of solar PV, renewable energy installations. From planning and design through to installation and handover, you'll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget — all while keeping customers at the heart of what you do.

What you'll be doing

• Planning and managing project programmes across a varied portfolio
• Acting as the main point of contact for customers, building strong and trusted relationships
• Managing contractors and coordinating internal teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Leading health & safety planning and creating safe systems of work
• Managing budgets, governance and project reporting
• Identifying and securing all required permissions and approvals
• Supporting design activities where required, alongside dedicated Project Designers
• Producing comprehensive handover packs to ensure a seamless project close

What you'll bring

• Proven project management and programme planning experience in a similar industry
• Background in electrical engineering, construction, civils or renewables (highly desirable)
• Strong customer and end-user management skills
• Confidence in reporting, budget control and governance
• Experience in health & safety planning
• PRINCE2 or similar qualification (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

What's on offer

• Competitive basic salary
• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• A wide range of wellbeing and mental health benefits
• Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 4%
• Competitive Car Allowance