Senior Project Manager - Renewable Energy

AFRY Finland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Renewable Energy team in the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing EPC projects through all phases while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideally, you hold a degree in an engineering or related field, alongside a minimum of 6 years' experience in project management within renewable energy or a closely related sector. This role supports a hybrid working environment and does not offer visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' experience as a Project Manager on renewable energy projects.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards this is preferred.
• Proven track record of business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-contract and EPC projects through pre-construction and construction phases.
• Lead tendering and contract negotiations for major equipment.
• Ensure safety standards and statutory roles are met.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Business Development

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Engineering, Project Management or Renewables

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join AFRY's Energy Division within the expanding Renewable Energy team in the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-contract and EPC projects through pre-construction and construction phases
• Support clients and funders to reach Financial Close
• Lead tendering and contract negotiations for major equipment and Balance of Plant packages
• Prepare project delivery plans, budgets, and programmes
• Administer construction contracts and manage variations and claims
• Ensure safety standards and statutory roles are met
• Contribute to business development and mentor junior engineers

Qualifications

We expect you to have the following skills (but we don’t expect anyone to tick every box):

• A degree in an Engineering, Project Management or Renewables focused subject
• Bea Chartered Engineer (or working towards / close to Chartered or Incorporated status); or Project Management Professional status or working towards it
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Project Manager on renewable energy projects or a closely related infrastructure sector is a requirement with experience of performing the PSDP role on projects
• You have a proven track record on business development
• You are a self-starter, ambitious and able to manage multiple tasks. You have excellent written and oral communication skills and are willing to work in a variety of different roles

Additional Advantages

• Recognised Project Management training
• Business management experience
• Previous experience providing consulting services in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment
• Commercial awareness and contract knowledge (e.g. FIDIC, NEC or similar)
• Design experience gained from concept development and detailed engineering
• Practical experience gained from construction, commissioning, and testing

Company Information

AFRY is an international engineering, design and advisory company supporting clients in sustainability and digitalisation.

Legal & EEO Statement

We are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, level of formal educational attainment, or periods of unemployment. We operate a hybrid working environment and do not sponsor for Skilled Worker visa. Confirm your right to work in the UK as this role does not include sponsorship.