Solar Project Lead – 30MW+ (UK Site

Contract Project Manager – Utility Scale Solar (30MW+) Location

UK (Site-based / project rotation)

12–24 Months

Competitive DOE

We’re supporting a major renewable contractor delivering multiple utility‑scale solar PV projects across the UK.

We’re looking for a hands‑on Contract Project Manager with proven experience delivering 30MW+ solar farms in a live construction environment.

This is a delivery role — you’ll be responsible for driving site progress, managing subcontractors, and keeping programme, safety, and commercial performance on track from mobilisation through to energisation.

• Leading day‑to‑day delivery of a utility‑scale solar site (30MW+)
• Managing site teams including Site Managers, Electrical Supervisors, and Civils contractors
• Owning the programme and pushing works to hit key milestones
• Coordinating civils, electrical, and HV works packages on site
• Working closely with DNOs / ICPs through grid connection and energisation phases
• Running site meetings, progress reporting, and client updates
• Managing subcontractors, productivity, and sequencing of works
• Supporting commissioning and final energisation activities
• Keeping control of HSE, RAMS, permits, and site compliance
• Managing variations, delays, and commercial change where required

• Proven experience in EPC / principal contractor environment
• Comfortable running live construction sites with multiple work fronts
• Strong understanding of:
  • HV / grid connections
  • Civils + electrical balance of plant
  • Programme sequencing on large‑scale projects
• Experience managing subcontractors and mixed discipline teams
• Able to work under pressure in fast‑moving project environments

• SMSTS / CSCS / First Aid
• Exposure to SAP / AP environments
• Long‑term pipeline of UK solar work available

If you’ve delivered large-scale solar projects and can take ownership of a live site from civils through to energisation, get in touch for a confidential discussion.