Senior Solar PV Project Manager

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive salary

National impact on renewables

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to high-profile projects

Job summary

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd is seeking a senior leader to own rooftop renewable energy projects across solar, battery storage, and EV charging. You will drive delivery from site visits to commercial operation, ensuring quality, safety, and profitability while supporting major clients in decarbonisation.

You'll oversee multi-project portfolios, manage client relationships and stakeholders, and shape strategy to maximise ROI and align with growth goals in a fast-moving renewables business.

Qualifications

• Must have rooftop solar PV experience.
• Experience with battery storage and EV charging.
• Proven programme, project, or construction management.
• Strong commercial awareness and budgeting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a drive for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end rooftop 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

Skills

Rooftop solar PV

Battery storage

EV charging

Programme management

Project management

Stakeholder management

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 rooftop 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 rooftop solar PV (MUST HAVE), battery storage and 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
• 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.