Principal Solar PV Project Manager - Renewables

Principal Solar PV Project Manager - Renewables

Brighton, United Kingdom / Edinburgh, United Kingdom / Glasgow, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Permanent

Part Time, Full Time

Energy

Project programme and commercial management, Energy

Location/s:
Glasgow, Brighton, Edinburgh; UK

Recruiter contact:
Maria Marchidan

We are looking for a Solar PV Project Manager to join our global energy team in the UK.

You will lead the delivery of Solar PV owner’s engineering projects for clients in the UK, Ireland and worldwide, ensuring they are appropriately resourced, delivered on time and budget, and supporting our client to increase the project value whilst reducing risks. This includes coordination of internal and external resources, deliverable reviews and origination, budget and time adherence, client liaison and internal reporting.

The role may also involve preparation of bids for new work and participation on other advisory projects as needed.

This is a permanent role and offers excellent prospects for career development involving different power generation technologies (wind, PV, CSP, BESS) mainly renewable energy projects.

• Project Management
  • Lead and manage PV projects from inception to completion, ensuring all project milestones are met.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, client stakeholders, external contractors, and others to achieve project objectives.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure engineering designs, specifications, and drawings are reviewed and approved.
• Manage site assessments and feasibility studies to determine project viability.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Provide local know‑how and guidance to the team.
• Technical Support
  • Support preparation of technical specifications and tender documents for procurement of equipment and services.
  • Evaluate bids and proposals from contractors and suppliers.
  • Provide technical assistance during construction, commissioning, and operational phases.
  • Manage preparation of performance assessments and troubleshooting of PV systems.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and local communities.
  • Represent the company in technical discussions and negotiations.
  • Ensure transparent and timely communication with all project stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance
  • Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards.
  • Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify compliance with project specifications.
  • Manage the commissioning and acceptance testing of PV systems.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Industrial) or a cognate discipline; relevant master's degree is not mandatory but preferable.
• Experience of project management.
• Working knowledge of Solar PV development in the UK or Ireland.
• Knowledge of relevant Solar PV design codes and certification requirements.
• Familiarity with PVsyst or other modelling software.
• Familiar with international and local standards, codes, and regulations.
• Proactivity and problem‑solving attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrable experience of project management of other disciplines.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly MS Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint.
• Self‑motivation, ability to use own initiative, flexible, problem‑solving approach.
• Experience of working within a multi‑disciplinary engineering environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both verbally and written, and to explain technical issues to non‑engineers, including clients.
• Ability to produce and review technical reports for clients; attention to detail is paramount.
• Ability to lead, chair and present at meetings.

• Project management experience.
• Working knowledge of Solar PV development in the UK or Ireland.
• Knowledge of relevant Solar PV codes and certification requirements.
• Proficiency with PVsyst or similar modelling tools.
• Familiarity with local and…