Project Manager

With the UK government’s ambitious goal of delivering 60GW of solar power by 2030, Solar Careers UK are on a mission to help recruit, train, and place over 60,000 new professionals into rewarding careers within the solar and battery storage industry.

Solar Careers UK, is a division of the solar industry's trade association Solar Energy UK, who represent 425+ solar businesses, many that specialise in providing high quality solar installations to domestic, commercial, and utility-scale clients. We have been asked to assist them with the recruitment of full-time and permanent installation teams from across all regions of the United Kingdom.

An ethical global developer of renewable energy assets, established to capture, consolidate and rapidly expand their renewable energy project development expertise and presence is looking for a Project Manager to work remotely with site and office visits.

If you're looking to transition into an Project Manager from another sector, many transferable skills can make you a strong candidate and these are listed below.

THE ROLE

We are recruiting for a high energy Project Manager to join our Project Delivery Team overseeing the construction of subsidy free solar assets here in the UK. It’s a permanent role that will report to our Head of Project Management. As Project Manager, the role holder will work closely with the broader Technical Team and the subsidy-free client team responsible for managing the development and construction of the site from the early stages of development to handover and project closing. You will be part of the UK based team, so if you are based outside of London, you will need to be able to travel regularly to our offices in London.

This is the perfect opportunity for a seasoned and confident operator looking for their next step in its career. You’ll be looking to apply your systematic, highly organized approach to an environment looking to scale and perform to the highest standard. This is not the right role for someone who is complacent or passive – you must be passionate and willing to go ‘above and beyond’ to get the job done.

We’re also looking for someone who genuinely cares about the people they work with, naturally seeks to collaborate and enjoys the buzz of good camaraderie. 

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Time management & prioritization skills - things can get a little hectic, so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical.
• Excellent communication skills (in English or/and other European languages) - you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. You will be expected to together well-written, grammatically correct emails and other communications. When communicating verbally – whether over the phone, on video calls, in person or in meetings – you will need to be articulate, warm and engaging.
• Flexibility - being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelled out in your job description.
• Intellectual Curiosity – Technical Management is a broad and nuanced field and we are looking for someone who is truly interested in our profession and has the intellectual curiosity to delve deep into topics and bring fresh ideas into the team.
• IT Literacy - you need to be comfortable with IT systems and working with data (you should have at least intermediate-level excel).
• Delivery focus – it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters!
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for our mission ‘to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy.
• Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your alpha’.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Proven experience in Solar PV plant construction (minimum 2 years), including experience in subsidy-free projects.
• Engineering Degree or similar educational background is a must.
• Project management related qualifications (PMP certification or Prince2) would be an advantage.
• Excellent project management skills with a highly organised, systematic approach – but the ability to be flexible and adaptable as required.
• Specific knowledge on Power System especially in Grid code would be an advantage.
• Oversight of the construction process with responsibility for Health and Safety compliance.
• Able to effectively apply our company methodology and enforce project standards.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Able to identify activities/procedures to minimize our project’s risk.
• Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
• Must be a proficient user of Microsoft Office package including MS Project. Knowledge of other software such as AutoCAD, PVCase or PVSyst would be an advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn.
• International scope – we operate in over 8 countries.
• Hybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week.
• 30 days’ holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December).
• Private pension.
• BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents.
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes.
• Annual discretionary bonus.