Senior Solar PV Project Manager - Renewables
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Mott MacDonald – We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy dedicated to improving society through social outcomes, excellence, and digital innovation.
Position location: Glasgow, Brighton, Edinburgh.
Recruiter contact: Maria Marchidan.
Responsibilities
* Guide and manage PV projects from inception to completion, ensuring all project milestones are met.
* Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
* Coordinate with internal teams, client stakeholders, external contractors, and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
* Provide technical oversight and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
* Ensure engineering designs, specifications, and drawings are reviewed and approved.
* Manage site assessments and feasibility studies to determine project viability.
* Ensure compliance with local regulations, standards, and best practices.
* Support preparation of technical specifications and tender documents for procurement of equipment and services.
* Evaluate bids and proposals from contractors and suppliers.
* Provide technical assistance during construction, commissioning, and operational phases.
* Manage preparation of performance assessments and troubleshoot PV systems.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and local communities.
* Represent the company in technical discussions and negotiations.
* Ensure transparent and timely communication with all project stakeholders.
* Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure deliverables meet required standards.
* Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify compliance with project specifications.
* Manage commissioning and acceptance testing of PV systems.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) or a related discipline. A relevant master’s degree is preferable.
* Experience in project management.
* Desirable working knowledge of Solar PV development in the UK or Ireland.
* Knowledge of relevant Solar PV design codes and certification requirements.
* Familiarity with PVsyst or other modelling software.
* Familiar with international and local standards, codes, and regulations.
* Proactive and problem‑solving attitude.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
Desirable
* Demonstrable experience managing projects in other disciplines.
* APQ.
* Excellent IT skills, particularly MS Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
* Self‑motivation, initiative, flexibility, and a problem‑solving approach.
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
* Ability to explain technical issues to non‑engineers, including clients.
* Attention to detail in preparing and reviewing technical reports.
* Ability to chair and present at meetings.
Equal Opportunity
We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
UK Immigration – Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK.
Contract Details
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Job Ref: 3807
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