Senior Solar Project Manager/Director - Renewable Energy

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Chiswick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy consultancy is seeking a senior leader to oversee major rooftop projects across solar, battery storage, and EV charging. The role demands strong expertise in renewable energy, project management, and excellent client relationship skills. Join a fast-growing team, with the chance to work on significant national projects and influence the future of clean energy delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in renewable energy sector.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for large-scale rooftop projects.
• Oversee portfolios of solar, battery, and EV charging projects.
• Manage client relationships and drive projects to completion.

Skills

Renewable energy expertise in solar PV, battery storage, or EV charging

Programme or project management

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

A senior leadership role within a rapidly growing renewable energy business. You'll take ownership of large-scale rooftop projects across solar, battery storage, and EV charging, ensuring they're delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and profitability. This is a chance to shape the future of clean energy delivery while supporting major clients on their journey to decarbonisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, from site visits to commercial operation
• Oversee portfolios of solar, battery, and EV charging projects
• Manage client relationships, contractors, and grid operators to ensure smooth delivery
• Drive projects to completion on time, on budget, and to industry-leading standards
• Optimise performance and client ROI across multiple energy projects
• Provide strategic oversight, ensuring projects align with wider business goals

What You\'ll Bring

• Strong background in renewable energy, with experience in solar PV, battery storage, or EV charging
• Expertise in programme, project, or construction management
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets, contracts, and stakeholders
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients and internal teams
• Rigorous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering excellence
• Motivated, ambitious, and able to thrive in a fast-paced growth environment

What\'s on Offer

• Very competitive basic salary, plus benefits
• Opportunity to shape large-scale rooftop renewable energy projects with national impact
• Work in a fast-growing business with strong growth trajectory and career potential
• Hybrid working with exposure to high-profile projects and clients

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to lead on cutting-edge renewable energy projects while progressing your career in one of the fastest-growing sectors. You\'ll work with a supportive team, manage complex portfolios, and play a central role in driving the transition to clean energy.

When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via [e-mail] or 07458161399.