Project Manager, Operations Management

Job Title

Project Manager Origination

Northumberland (Newcastle), Yorkshire (York), Lincolnshire (Peterborough/Cambridge), Norfolk (Norwich) & Wales

Salary from £59,200, bonus up to 15% and health cover

Flexible Working Pattern

Help us create a better future, quicker

At Scottish Power Renewables,we’redeveloping the next generation of clean energy projects that will power homes,businesses and communities for decades to come.

We’relooking for a commercially minded Project Manager to identify, assess and secure new renewable energy opportunities across the UK and Republic of Ireland. This is a highly visible role at the front end of our development pipeline, whereyou’llplay a critical part in finding and securing the sites that become tomorrow’s renewable energy projects.

If you enjoy combining commercial negotiation, strategic thinking, stakeholderengagementand project leadership, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within one of the world’s leading renewable energy businesses.

You’lltake ownership ofidentifyingand securing new development opportunities that support Scottish Power Renewables’ ambitious growth plans.

Working with internal specialists, landowners,consultants and external partners,you’lllead projects frominitialsite identification through to successful handover into development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and assessing new renewable energy development opportunities across the UK and ROI.
• Leading site searches and feasibility studies, including reviews of grid capacity, energy resource, accessconstraintsand deliverability.
• Negotiating and securing land rights, exclusivity agreements and commercial arrangements with landowners and their representatives.
• Managing due diligence activities and preparing high-quality submissions for land tenders and acquisition opportunities.
• Developing strategies that maximise value from both new and existing development opportunities.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure informed and robust decision-making.
• Managing project reporting, performancetrackingand governance requirements.
• Supporting commercial strategy, process improvementinitiativesand budget management across the Origination team.
• Promoting a strong culture of health,safetyand environmental responsibility.

We’reinterested in people who combine strong commercial instincts with the ability to manage complex projects and build trusted relationships.

You’lllikely have experience in:

• Renewable energy development.
• Land acquisition or land management.
• Planning and development.
• Property,infra structureor utilities projects.

You’llalso bring:

• A strong understanding of site feasibility and development considerations.
• Experience evaluating development opportunities and balancing risk and reward.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• The ability to build strong relationships with landowners,consultants and key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Confidence managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of renewable energy land agreements and commercial structures.

• Experience using GIS and spatial data tools.
• Knowledge of onshore wind development.

• Full UK driving licence.

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoya number ofother benefits. With our pension scheme,we’lldouble match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At Scottish Power, we believeit’sthelittle thingswe do in life that makea big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for yourfutureand take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.

That’swhy our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public…