Senior Project Manager - Renewable Energy (Remote - UK)

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy project management company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact renewable energy projects. The role involves managing complex projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget, mentoring engineers, and contributing to business development. Ideal candidates should have a degree in engineering, at least 6 years of experience, and strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive salary, career growth, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Participation in global network of experts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' experience managing renewable energy projects.
• Chartered Engineer status or close to achieving it is preferred.
• Strong self-starter with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead renewable energy projects through pre-construction and construction phases.
• Support clients to achieve Financial Close and project approvals.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Communication

Business development

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager - Renewable Energy in the United Kingdom.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the delivery of high-impact renewable energy projects, from early development through construction, across Great Britain, Ireland, and Northern Ireland. You will manage complex multi-contract projects, collaborate with clients and funders, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. The position combines technical, commercial, and leadership responsibilities, giving you the chance to influence project strategy, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to business development initiatives. This is an ideal role for an experienced project manager who is ambitious, proactive, and passionate about driving the transition to sustainable energy. You will work in a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment, supported by a team of multidisciplinary experts.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-contract and EPC renewable energy projects through pre-construction and construction phases.
• Support clients and funders to achieve Financial Close and project approvals.
• Lead tendering and contract negotiations for major equipment and Balance of Plant packages.
• Prepare and monitor project delivery plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Administer construction contracts, manage variations, and resolve claims.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, statutory regulations, and best practices.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and mentor junior engineers to build team capability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a renewable energy-focused field.
• Chartered Engineer status (or close to achieving Chartered or Incorporated status), or Project Management Professional status (or working towards it).
• Minimum of 6 years' experience managing renewable energy or related infrastructure projects, including performing PSDP responsibilities.
• Proven track record in business development and client engagement.
• Strong self-starter with excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Advantageous experience includes recognized Project Management training, commercial awareness and contract knowledge (FIDIC, NEC, or similar), design experience from concept to detailed engineering, and practical construction, commissioning, or testing experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and career growth.
• Exposure to high-profile renewable energy projects and international collaborations.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment where are valued.
• Participation in a global network of multidisciplinary engineering experts.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements. It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias - focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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