Senior Solar Projects Manager - Hybrid UK

Statkraft; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career development

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Statkraft is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the UK solar pipeline from site identification through pre-construction, coordinating budgets, schedules and external consultants. You will report to Principal Project in the Solar Team, work a hybrid model (3 days office / 2 days home) across London, Glasgow and Cardiff, with UK-wide travel.

The role requires strong communication, risk assessment and cross-functional collaboration with landowners, authorities and legal teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor in renewables, engineering, planning or environmental fields.
• Experience in energy sector with a track record of targets achieved.
• Excellent written and fluent English with strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Project management of UK solar pipeline from site identification to pre-construction.
• Manage project budgets and schedules from development to construction.
• Coordinate external consultants (EIA, land agents, legal advisers, experts).
• Engage landowners, authorities and internal stakeholders; regular risk reporting.
• Support development of solar projects and market analysis for UK strategy.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

MS Office

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in renewables, engineering, planning or environmental studies

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Statkraft is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the UK solar pipeline from site identification through pre-construction, coordinating budgets, schedules and external consultants. You will report to Principal Project in the Solar Team, work a hybrid model (3 days office / 2 days home) across London, Glasgow and Cardiff, with UK-wide travel.

The role requires strong communication, risk assessment and cross-functional collaboration with landowners, authorities and legal teams to deliver