Climate17 are working with a leading UK IPP who have a growing UK portfolio of projects across BESS, Solar and Grid Stability.
As part of a new phase of growth, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of renewable energy projects across Battery Energy Storage (BESS), Solar PV and Grid Stability assets.
Initially, the role will be focused on pre-construction and back-office activities, including project strategy, procurement, technical coordination and readiness for construction. As projects progress, the role will transition into full lifecycle delivery support.
This is a senior, technically informed role requiring close collaboration with internal teams, contractors, consultants and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead pre-construction activities including project strategy, programme development, procurement and contractor engagement
* Support the delivery of BESS, Solar and grid-connected infrastructure projects, ensuring readiness for construction
* Manage project budgets, schedules, risk registers and reporting
* Oversee procurement strategy, tendering, contract selection and purchase order approvals
* Ensure compliance with planning, environmental, CDM and H&S regulations
* Coordinate technical inputs across electrical, civil and grid connection scopes
* Act as a key interface with utilities, consultants, regulators and landowners
* As projects handover into construction, lead and oversee the process.
* Manage the delivery of projects across all technologies.
* Provide project and technical input to wider business development and investment activities, including due diligence
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Proven experience delivering renewable or power infrastructure projects
* Strong understanding of grid-connected projects, ideally at 66kV or 132kV, or transmission-connected assets
* Solid background in electrical engineering or power systems
* Experience across pre-construction, procurement and project set-up
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and contracts
* Confident communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders
Desirable
* Experience delivering BESS, Solar or grid stability projects
* Familiarity with NEC or similar forms of contract
* Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership
Qualifications
* Degree in Electrical Engineering is ideal (or related discipline)
* IOSH / NEBOSH (desirable)
* Full UK driving licence
For more information or to discuss your suitability, please contact Andy Newland at Climate17 – andy@climate17.com
About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
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