THE ROLE
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Solar PV Project Manager
THE COMPANY
Based in Southampton, Horizon Power & Energy is supporting the UK's transition away from fossil fuels by originating and developing large scale solar PV projects. If you are passionate about climate change and renewable energy, this may be your opportunity to join a small team focused upon the identification and development of large solar farms, solar PV car ports and commercial solar PV roofs.
THE JOB
The successful applicant will be part of a dynamic team undertaking the development and delivery of large solar PV projects, and will have personal responsibility for the following activities;
• Managing the full lifecycle of commercial solar PV projects (mainly solar farms), from planning and execution to final handover.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and seamless delivery.
• Planning and allocating resources effectively while tracking budgets to maintain financial and operational efficiency.
• Proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks to ensure regulatory compliance and smooth project delivery.
• Leveraging data and reporting tools to track progress, resolve issues, and manage scope changes.
• Frequent visits to solar farm sites will be required.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Candidates should possess the following skills and qualifications;
• Candidates should preferably have a relevant professional engineering qualification (degree, Msc or CEng)
• Experience of working in an engineering role at a DNO, Solar PV EPC or Solar PV developer would be a distinct advantage
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and tracking progress
• Highly skilled communicator, effective at coordinating internal and external stakeholders
• An electrical engineering qualification
• A self starter, able to work without supervision to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks, whilst maintaining attention to detail
• A collaborative individual who inspires others and drives high-quality outcomes whilst also being pragmatic and flexible in the face of uncertainty
• Someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys a hands-on approach, and aims for continuous process improvement
• Familiar with and qualified in relevant industry regulations, health and safety standards, and risk management practices
• Skilled in managing budgets and maintaining /updating contracts
• Highly computer literate (MS Project, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
SALARY & BENEFITS • Salary Guide: £50-70k, depending on experience • 3% employer pension contribution • 25 days holidays (plus bank holidays)
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Successful applicants will be expected to complete specific relevant on-the-job training for which time will be set aside during the early stages of employment. You should expect to make a limited number of day trips to view project installations. In addition Horizon has a strong track record of supporting staff who wish to work towards professional qualifications.
LOCATION AND HOURS
The office is in The Southampton Science Park, Southampton, SO16 7NP
The working hours are 09:00 to 17:00.
Please note candidates will regularly be required to work in our Southampton office and should ideally be located in Hampshire or the immediate surrounding area. Candidates must also be fluent in spoken and written English (as if a native speaker).
As this is a hybrid role you will also work from home and spend time at client sites throughout the UK. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, small team delivering large scale commercial solar projects to an enviable client list. If you have a passion for solar and enjoy delivering projects at scale we would love to hear from you.