Senior Project Manager – Renewables

Energy Vault; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple initiatives in areas such as Wind, Solar, and BESS. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing utility-scale projects and a passion for sustainable energy solutions. As part of a diverse team, you will enhance the project pipeline by integrating new technologies and ensuring successful stakeholder engagement across the industry.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with 5 in Renewables industry.
• Track record on grid-connected BESS or renewable projects.
• Familiarity with Li-ion systems and Power Conversion Systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end project delivery in renewables.
• Review and validate engineering deliverables.
• Integrate innovative technologies to enhance project performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Construction Management

QA/QC in Energy Projects

Proficiency in Project Management Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering

Masters in Renewable Energy

PMI-PMP or PMI-RMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

EDMS tools like Aconex

Job description

About SJ

Surbana Jurong Group is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.

The Role

As the Senior Project Manager - Renewables you will play a pivotal role in leading our projects end to end across all facets of renewables such as Wind, Solar, BESS and Hydrogen. Showing leadership and delivery capabilities along with strong stakeholder engagement across clients and governing bodies within the sector will enable you to be successful in this role and really add value to the SJ Group overall growth strategy in the region.

You will also oversee the review and validation of engineering deliverables for renewable energy projects and be responsible for the integration of innovative technologies, such as battery energy storage systems (BESS) and smart grid solutions, to enhance the overall performance of our ever-growing project pipeline.

If you consider yourself an expert in the Renewable Energy field who has delivered projects with a combined capacity of at least 100MW+, then this could be the new career opportunity you have been looking for.

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

• At least 15 years working experience, with at least 5 of them within the Renewables industry, preferably working for EPC companies, IPPs or OE firms managing utility scale energy projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Masters in Renewable Energy or PMI-PMP (Project Management Professional) or PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional) is desirable.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in utility-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record as a Project Manager or Deputy PM on at least one grid-connected BESS, renewable, or HV electrical infrastructure project.
• Familiarity with Li-ion battery systems, Power Conversion Systems (PCS), EMS, MV/HV substations (up to 380kV), and SCADA integration.
• Strong understanding of construction management, commissioning protocols, and QA/QC in energy projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and EDMS tools like Aconex.
• Experience with renewable energy technologies such as Wind, Solar, BESS or hydrogen is highly desirable

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online, please follow the links provided.

Wrap up

As an inclusive and growing organisation, SJ is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and thought leaders.

We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.

All recruitment activities go through our resourcing function currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. We do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!