Solar & BESS EPC Project Director

Metlen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Friendly environment

Training & development

Flexible working

Exposure to renewables projects

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Project Director (Solar/BESS) to lead end-to-end EPC projects in the UK & Ireland. You will drive tendering, contract negotiations, and execution across PV and storage assets, ensuring profitability, schedule, HSE and client satisfaction.

The role requires 5–10 years in EPC project management, strong commercial acumen, and UK/Ireland project experience. Global projects and a cross-functional team environment await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in EPC project management or project directorship.
• Proven track record delivering utility-scale Solar PV projects across multi-MW scales.
• Strong experience in tendering, contract negotiation and EPC execution.
• Experience delivering projects in the UK, Ireland or EU is highly desirable.
• Experience across Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Familiarity with UK and Irish permitting, grid connection and contractual requirements.
• Experience working with international suppliers and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of Solar PV and BESS EPC engineering fundamentals.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, including payment terms, LDs, warranties, bonds and performance guarantees.
• Strong cost control, cash flow forecasting, margin and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly proactive, solution-oriented and able to make effective decisions under commercial and time pressure.
• Advanced MS Office skills; experience with MS Project is required.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender preparation and client negotiations.
• Develop and approve budgets, cost of sales, cash flow and margins.
• Negotiate EPC contracts including terms, payments and guarantees.
• Oversee procurement across PV modules, inverters, BESS and related.
• Provide executive oversight of programme, budget, HSE and quality.
• Manage risks, deviations, change orders and claims.
• Maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Deliver project commissioning, handover and close-out.
• Prepare progress and cash flow reports for senior management.

Skills

Tendering

Contract negotiations

Project leadership

Budgeting

Cash flow forecasting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

English fluency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Master's degree or equivalent (Desirable)

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Project Director (Solar/BESS) to lead end-to-end EPC projects in the UK & Ireland. You will drive tendering, contract negotiations, and execution across PV and storage assets, ensuring profitability, schedule, HSE and client satisfaction.

The role requires 5–10 years in EPC project management, strong commercial acumen, and UK/Ireland project experience. Global projects and a cross-functional team environment await.