Assistant Project Manager : Utility-Scale Solar
Role: Assistant Project Manager
Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 + 15–20% Bonus + Benefits
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid, with UK project travel)
Piper Maddox are proud to be supporting a leading renewables investor and IPP, expanding their construction team with a new Assistant Project Manager. This role will support the delivery of a major pipeline of over 25 UK solar projects (totalling up to 800MW) over the next 3–5 years.
A bit more about the client:
The client has an impressive presence and record in energy and infrastructure with a diversified portfolio across hydro, UK solar and grid assets. Their pipeline is more than healthy, progressing to NSIP scale solar projects of around 750 MW and 500 MW.
The client prides itself on a supportive work environment, direct communication, clear progression, and an inclusive environment that encourages challenging the norm. You could join an experienced team that is ready to nurture and grow talent ready to take their next step in renewables.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the delivery of utility-scale solar projects from pre-construction through to completion.
* Coordinate with engineering, construction, commercial teams and external stakeholders.
* Manage timelines, budgets, and reporting into senior management.
* Oversee compliance with HSEQ standards across project sites.
* Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
* You will be expected to travel across UK sites with this role.
What they’re looking for:
* Experience within renewable energy (solar or battery storage preferred).
* Engineering background (civil, mechanical, or electrical).
* Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
* Flexibility to split time between Glasgow office and UK project sites.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a growing renewables IPP, with clear progression from Assistant PM into Project Manager.
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