Senior Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Manager for PV and Renewable Energy Systems based in Leeds. The role involves overseeing renewable energy projects from planning through to installation. Ideal candidates will have project management experience in electrical or construction projects, along with strong customer management and health & safety planning skills. Benefits include competitive salary, annual leave, private healthcare, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days’ annual leave

Private healthcare

Wellbeing and mental health benefits

Pension scheme

Competitive car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within electrical or construction projects.
• Background in renewables, electrical engineering, or civils is highly desirable.
• Confidence in reporting and budget governance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of solar PV and renewable energy installations.
• Plan and manage projects across a varied portfolio.
• Act as the main contact point for customers.

Skills

Project management experience

Customer management skills

Health & safety planning

Budget control

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

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.