Role

Climate17 are working alongside a renewable energy engineering company with over two decades experience of delivering low-carbon and renewable energy systems.

They are actively seeking the services of an experienced Project Manager to take responsibility for delivering complex commercial, industrial, and large-scale new-build residential solar projects (up to MW-scale) from initiation through to handover.

Responsibilities
 

• Lead project kick-off meetings with internal teams, clients, DNOs, and subcontractors.
• Review contracts, technical designs, scope of works, and commercial terms prior to mobilisation.
• Develop detailed project execution plans, RAMS, and construction phase plans.
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes (MS Project or equivalent).
• Manage critical path activities including grid connection, scaffolding, structural works, and commissioning against milestones, proactively mitigating delays.
• Conduct regular site visits, toolbox talks, and progress meetings.
• Oversee site logistics, access planning, and coordination with principal contractors (particularly on multi-plot residential schemes).
• Ensure installation works comply with design specifications and industry best practice.
• Manage expectations around programme, variations, and technical changes.
• Coordinate with DNOs, ICPs, structural engineers, and third-party consultants as req.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations and company H&S procedures
• Ensure projects meet MCS, G99/G100, and relevant regulatory standards.
• Manage project budgets, cost tracking, and margin protection.
• Identify commercial risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support procurement negotiations and supplier performance management.
• Track KPIs relating to programme, cost, quality, and safety.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and handover documentation.
• Ensure O&M manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, and certs.
  
  are completed and issued.

• Demonstrable experience delivering C&I solar PV projects (250kWp+) through full lifecycle.
• SMSTS and/or NEBOSH qualification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Strong working knowledge of AC/DC systems, inverters, protection systems, and grid connection processes (G99/G100).
• Experience managing subcontractors and multi-disciplinary site teams.
• Sound understanding of CDM regulations and H&S best practice.
• Commercially astute with experience managing project budgets and variations.
• Proficient in project planning software (MS Project or similar) and reporting tools.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally as required.