Senior Project Manager – Onshore Wind Development

Astute People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 days leave

Private health insurance

Pension

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Astute seeks a Senior Project Manager – Onshore Wind Development to lead large-scale onshore wind and renewable energy projects from inception through planning and permits to construction readiness.

Based in Somerset or London, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and programmes, and ensure delivery aligns with regulatory requirements and project objectives. APM or equivalent qualification and proven wind development experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading onshore wind projects through planning and delivery.
• Knowledge of planning, environmental, land, grid and stakeholder requirements.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead onshore wind development projects from feasibility to construction readiness.
• Coordinate internal teams and external consultants across planning and environmental disciplines.
• Manage planning applications and consent documentation to meet policy and statutory requirements.
• Build relationships with landowners and local authorities and manage land rights.
• Oversee project budgets, programmes and risk tracking.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety during development activities.
• Discharge planning conditions and obtain necessary permits ahead of construction.
• Provide leadership within the development team and report progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Wind development

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

APM qualification or equivalent

Job description

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading renewable energy provider with a strong commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Senior Project Manager – Onshore Wind Development for its Somerset or London office.

This senior role offers the opportunity to lead large-scale onshore wind and renewable energy projects from inception through planning consent, discharge of conditions and securing all necessary permits and consents, through to shovel‑ready status ahead of construction.

If you’re an experienced Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering onshore wind projects through the planning and development process, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Grid Connections Manager role

Reporting To The Head Of Project Development You Will

• Lead onshore wind development projects from site identification and feasibility through to planning consent, discharge of conditions and construction readiness.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams and external consultants across planning, environmental, engineering, land, legal, grid, PR and community engagement.
• Manage planning applications, variations, environmental assessments and associated consent documentation, ensuring projects progress in line with planning policy and legislative requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, local authorities, communities and key stakeholders, while supporting the management of land rights and agreements.
• Manage project budgets, resources and programmes, ensuring projects remain commercially and operationally on track.
• Oversee site visits, intrusive surveys and other development activities in line with health and safety requirements.
• Secure the additional consents, permits and planning condition discharges required before construction can commence.
• Maintain project programmes, risk registers, action trackers and governance reporting, providing clear visibility of progress, risks, constraints and key milestones.
• Provide leadership, line management and support to Project Managers within the wider development team.
• Keep up to date with changing regulatory and industry requirements, ensuring grid connection delivery remains compliant and aligned with wider project objectives.

Professional Qualifications

• Recognised Project Management qualification, such as APM, or equivalent proven project management experience.
• Proven experience managing onshore wind development projects within a renewable energy developer, energy business or consultancy.
• Proven experience taking onshore wind projects through the planning and consent process.
• Strong knowledge of the wider onshore wind development lifecycle, including feasibility, planning, environmental, land, grid and stakeholder requirements.
• A relevant qualification or proven experience in renewable energy, planning, environmental disciplines, engineering or a related field would be beneficial.

Personal skills

• Experienced in managing complex renewable energy projects and multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• A strong communicator and collaborative leader, confident working with internal teams, consultants, landowners, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Commercially aware, with strong programme, budget, risk and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical, highly organised and detail-focused, with a proactive approach to resolving challenges and delivering successful project outcomes.

Salary and benefits of the Project Manager – Onshore Wind Development role

• Competitive salary Depending on experience
• Personal and Company Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to roll over up to 5 days, alongside enhanced family leave policies.
• Private health insurance, life insurance, pension and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional development support, including one funded professional membership per year, employee referral scheme and long-service recognition

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.