Solar PV Project Lead for Large-Scale Renewables

Global Search+Select; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Search+Select is seeking a Solar PV Project Manager to lead owner’s engineering Solar PV projects across the UK and Ireland, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The role requires coordinating internal and external stakeholders, providing technical oversight and supporting new business opportunities, with hybrid working in the Glasgow/Edinburgh area. You will manage schedules, risks and quality across the full lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or similar).
• Proven experience in project management within renewable energy.
• Strong knowledge of Solar PV development in the UK and/or Ireland.
• Understanding of Solar PV design standards and certification requirements.
• Familiarity with PV modelling tools (e.g. PVsyst).
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, organised, and solution-oriented approach.
• Experience across multiple renewable technologies (e.g. wind, BESS, CSP).
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Strong reporting and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Project, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead Solar PV projects from inception through to completion
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Ensure delivery against key milestones, cost, and quality targets
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders
• Provide technical oversight across the full project lifecycle
• Review and approve engineering designs, specifications, and drawings
• Support feasibility studies and site assessments
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and best practice

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

Job description

Global Search+Select is seeking a Solar PV Project Manager to lead owner’s engineering Solar PV projects across the UK and Ireland, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The role requires coordinating internal and external stakeholders, providing technical oversight and supporting new business opportunities, with hybrid working in the Glasgow/Edinburgh area. You will manage schedules, risks and quality across the full lifecycle.