Senior Project Manager (Pre-Construction) Solar + BESS

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Senior Project Manager (Pre-Construction)

Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESS

London, UK (Hybrid)

Our client is entering an exciting new phase of growth, transitioning from a successful renewable energy developer into a long term owner and operator of utility scale assets. With a multi gigawatt pipeline of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects progressing across the UK, they are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Pre-Construction) to help drive projects through commercialisation and into construction.

This is a high impact client side position responsible for leading projects from Ready to Build (RTB) through Final Investment Decision (FID) and Notice to Proceed (NTP). Working across technical, commercial and financial workstreams, you will play a critical role in ensuring projects are fully de risked, financed and prepared for successful delivery.

• Lead utility scale Solar PV and BESS projects through the pre construction phase, from Ready to Build to Final Investment Decision and Notice to Proceed.
• Develop and manage integrated project programmes, ensuring key commercial, technical and financial milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across development, engineering, procurement, grid, commercial and construction functions.
• Manage project governance, reporting and project controls throughout the commercialisation phase.
• Support procurement strategies, contractor selection and commercial negotiations with EPC contractors and key suppliers.
• Work closely with investors, lenders, technical advisers, insurers and external consultants to support project financing activities.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks while maintaining programme certainty.
• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery processes and governance frameworks.

• Demonstrable experience delivering major energy or infrastructure projects through pre construction and commercialisation.
• Strong understanding of project delivery from Ready to Build through Final Investment Decision.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Knowledge of EPC and/or multi contract delivery strategies.
• Experience supporting project financed developments or investment approval processes is highly advantageous.
• Background within renewable energy, Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage (BESS), transmission or wider energy infrastructure.
• Excellent programme management, commercial management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or a related discipline is desirable.

• Competitive salary with performance related bonus.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive pension and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on some of the UK's largest utility scale renewable energy developments.
• High levels of autonomy within a growing and ambitious organisation.
• Genuine opportunity to influence project delivery strategy and organisational growth.
• Long term career progression within a business committed to expanding its renewable energy portfolio.

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