Senior Project Manager

TipTopJob; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

33 days holiday

Private healthcare

Pension

Wellbeing support

Growth in renewables pipeline

Job summary

TipTopJob in Sheffield is seeking a Solar PV Project Manager / Electrical Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle of renewable energy installations, from design through commissioning. You will coordinate EPC delivery, utilities interfaces, and site teams across commercial and industrial sites, with hybrid work options.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, budget control, RAMS compliance, and timely handover packs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within Solar PV/renewables.
• Experience managing multiple sites and projects.
• Budget management, reporting, and programme delivery.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in construction/energy.
• Experience with subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle delivery of Solar PV and renewable energy projects (design through to commissioning).
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects across commercial and industrial sites.
• Act as primary client interface with stakeholders and customers.
• Coordinate EPC delivery, including subcontractors, site teams, and internal engineering.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, and programme timelines.
• Lead health and safety planning, RAMS, and compliance across sites.
• Support grid connection processes, permits, and DNO applications.
• Work with design teams on technical specifications and layouts.
• Ensure high-quality project documentation and handover packs.

Skills

Project management

Solar PV

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Health and safety

RAMS

DNO applications

Subcontractor management

PRINCE2

Tools

PRINCE2

APM

Job description

Solar PV Project Manager / Electrical Project Manager (Renewable Energy)

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid and Site:Based)

Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits

What Youll Be Responsible For

• Managing the full lifecycle delivery of Solar PV and renewable energy projects (design through to commissioning)
• Overseeing multiple concurrent projects across commercial and industrial sites
• Acting as the primary client interface, ensuring excellent stakeholder and customer management
• Coordinating EPC delivery, including subcontractors, site teams, and internal engineering functions
• Managing project budgets, cost control, and programme timelines
• Leading health and safety planning, RAMS, and compliance across sites
• Supporting grid connection processes, permits, and DNO applications
• Working closely with design teams on technical specifications and system layouts
• Ensuring high:quality project documentation and handover packs

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within Solar PV, Electrical, Construction, or Renewable Energy projects
• Strong understanding of commercial solar installations, electrical systems, or infrastructure delivery
• Experience managing multiple projects and site teams simultaneously
• Confident in budget management, reporting, and programme delivery
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations within construction or energy environments
• Experience working with subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams
• PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

Candidates from electrical contracting, utilities, M and E, or renewables backgrounds are especially encouraged.

Whats On Offer

• Competitive salary + Car Allowance
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Pension with matched contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Opportunity to work on a growing pipeline of renewable energy projects
• Clear progression within a rapidly expanding sector

Why This Role?

This isnt just another Project Manager role:youll be directly contributing to the UKs transition to renewable energy, delivering projects that have long:term environmental and commercial impact.

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.