Senior Project Manager, Offshore Wind Advisory

-; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the offshore wind sector as a Project Manager. You will manage complex projects, ensuring timely deliverables and client satisfaction. This role requires strong leadership and technical skills, with opportunities for business development and global collaboration.

Benefits

Development programs including UL University

Technical training

Flexible remote work

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience as a project manager/engineer in the wind industry.
• Deep understanding of technical due diligence and risk assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings with lenders, investors, developers, and insurance advisors.
• Project manage complex owners engineering and technical advisory services.
• Identify project risks and propose solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Technical Due Diligence

Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in Project Management

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Energy Services

Degree in Planning and Consents

Job description

Job Description

UL Solutions Renewables is seeking a candidate to work within the Offshore Wind Advisory Project Management team. The selected candidate will support UL's offshore wind team in providing the following services to clients:

• Advisory services including but not limited to lenders due diligence, buy and sell-side due diligence, owners engineering, and market studies.
• This will include the management of complex technical due diligence and market intelligence assignments for high-profile clients covering the full project lifecycle from pre-feasibility to construction and operational monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers acting as the main client interface for UL Solutions. Lead client meetings with lenders, investors, developers, and insurance advisors as needed.
• Project manage complex owners engineering, independent engineering, technical advisory, and market intelligence services supporting offshore plant development, construction, financing, sale, or acquisition.
• Oversee key activities such as:
  • Technology review
  • Civil and electrical design review
  • Commercial and technical contracts review
  • Project schedule management
  • Business case assessment including Devex, Capex, Opex, and Abex
  • Environmental and permitting review
  • Site visits, construction, and operational monitoring
• Compile and complete independent engineering and technical advisory reports, and prepare communication and project status reports.
• Prepare proposals with scope of work, team, budget, and schedule to meet client expectations.
• Manage internal and external resources to ensure timely, targeted, and budget-compliant project deliverables.
• Facilitate and lead regular project status meetings with teams and stakeholders.
• Identify project risks, barriers, and issues, and propose solutions and mitigation strategies.
• Apply industry best practices and lessons learned from previous projects.
• Proactively identify project needs and implement suitable solutions.
• Support business growth in offshore wind through development activities.
• Assist in business development, including identifying potential clients.
• Represent UL at conferences and seminars to promote the company and generate leads.

Qualifications

• Degree in Project Management, Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Services, or Planning and Consents.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience as a project manager/engineer in the wind industry.
• Deep understanding of technical due diligence and risk assessment processes.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle from pre-feasibility to operation.
• Motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Leadership interest in business development is a plus.
• Workplace: UK or Northern Europe, with remote flexibility.
• Comfortable working with global teams across time zones.
• Proficiency in English, French, or Spanish; additional languages are advantageous.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% within the EMEA region.

What you'll experience at UL

• Mission: Committed to safety, security, and sustainability for over 130 years.
• People: Recognized for our collaborative and innovative culture.
• Interesting work: Diverse daily challenges and global collaboration.
• Grow & achieve: Development programs including UL University and technical training.

Learn More

Join us on an exciting journey. Visit UL Renewables for more information.