Principal Solar PV Project Manager - Renewables

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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.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and experience

• 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 international standards.
• Problem solving mindset, independent and team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• IT competence, especially MS Excel/Word/Project and PowerPoint.
• Experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Leadership and presentation skills.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6x your salary.
• Income protection scheme providing a financial benefit, along with absence and return to work support due to long term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• Annual bonus schemes.

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors.
• Employees have a stake and a voice in the business.
• Direct connection to success through personal and group performance bonuses.
• Career growth offers direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts.
• Comprehensive wellbeing program for you and your family.
• Ability to flex salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, including family.

Lifestyle

• Minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays; ability to buy or sell leave.
• 10 additional paid days for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
• Holiday entitlement increases after 5 years' service.
• Employee saving schemes and discounts from retailers.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Shared parental leave matches maternity leave, up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities, two paid.
• Support for military families.

Learning and development

• Annual professional institution subscription.
• Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self development.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Employment groups supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers.
• Signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in MOD Employer Recognition Scheme.

Apply now, or for more information about our application process.