Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager Solar and Storage

The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects from Final Investment Decision (FID) through to Commercial Operation Date (COD) and handover to Operations.

The role will manage engineering, procurement, construction, commercial, and stakeholder activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with contractual, regulatory, quality, and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects from Final Investment Decision (FID) through to Commercial Operation Date (COD) and handover to Operations.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

• Liaise with local authorities, utilities, landowners, contractors, suppliers, and other relevant stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

• Manage the procurement of long-lead equipment, including tendering, evaluation, contract negotiation, and delivery management.

• Coordinate with the wider project team to ensure planning conditions, permits, and regulatory requirements are discharged in a timely manner.

• Lead the tendering, negotiation, award, and management of EPC, ICP, and other key project contracts.

• Supervise and manage EPC contractors, ICPs, and key suppliers during construction and commissioning activities.

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, schedules, risks, and change control processes throughout the delivery phase.

• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual, technical, quality, and HSE requirements.

• Prepare and present regular progress, commercial, schedule, and risk reports to project and senior management teams.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation, CDM Regulations, and company policies.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction project management, ideally within the solar, battery storage, or wider renewable energy sector.

• Proven track record delivering utility-scale solar projects from construction through to commissioning and handover.

• Experience managing EPC, ICP, and other construction contractors throughout all project phases.

• Strong commercial awareness with experience administering and negotiating contracts under NEC3/NEC4, FIDIC, or similar frameworks.

• Demonstrable experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder interfaces.

• Project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APMP, PMP, or equivalent.

• SMSTS, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent health and safety qualification.

• Good understanding of UK HSE legislation, CDM Regulations, and UK construction standards.

• Degree qualification in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline is desirable.

• Previous experience working for an EPC contractor, renewable energy developer, or major infrastructure organisation would be advantageous.

• Knowledge of battery energy storage systems (BESS), grid connections, and DNO/Transmission interfaces is desirable.