Senior Project Manager

William Hynes Energistics; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

William Hynes Energistics seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead utility‑scale solar farm projects across the UK. You will oversee mobilisation, delivery, handover and commissioning, coordinating with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

The role requires proven construction project management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of solar/renewable energy construction. SMSTS/CSCS and PM qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing construction projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Understanding of solar farm or renewable energy construction.
• Ability to manage budgets and programmes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage solar farm construction projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Manage project budgets, programmes, and risk registers.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards on all sites.
• Report to senior management on project progress and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Programme management

Risk management

HSEQ compliance

Education

SMSTS certificate

CSCS card

PRINCE2 / PMP

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of utility-scale solar farm projects across the UK. You will oversee all aspects of project execution from mobilisation through to handover and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage solar farm construction projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Manage project budgets, programmes, and risk registers.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards on all sites.
• Report to senior management on project progress and performance.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience managing construction projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Understanding of solar farm or renewable energy construction.
• Ability to manage budgets and programmes effectively.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in utility-scale solar construction.
• SMSTS, CSCS, and relevant project management qualifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven project manager to take on significant responsibility within a fast-growing renewable energy business.