Construction Project Manager

Job reference

1280482

Location

Various, United Kingdom

Sector

Energy - Renewables

Function

Health, Safety & Environmental

Employment type

Contract

Date published

September 17, 2026

We are seeking an Construction Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects, with a particular focus on Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from pre-construction through commissioning, ensuring delivery is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the construction and delivery of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Manage all phases of project execution, including planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate activities between EPC contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required to mitigate risks and delays.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout project delivery.
• Conduct regular site visits and chair construction progress meetings.
• Review and approve contractor methodologies, schedules, risk assessments, and project documentation.
• Manage project reporting, including progress updates, risk registers, budget forecasts, and milestone tracking.
• Oversee contract administration, change management, and claims resolution.
• Support commissioning activities and ensure successful project handover to operations teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, grid operators, and key project stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing renewable energy construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering at least 3 Solar PV and/or BESS projects from construction through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of utility-scale solar and energy storage technologies.
• Experience managing EPC contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies, project controls, scheduling, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and best practices within construction environments.
• Experience managing project budgets, procurement activities, and contract administration.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.

We are seeking an Construction Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects, with a particular focus on Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from pre-construction through commissioning, ensuring delivery is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the construction and delivery of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Manage all phases of project execution, including planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate activities between EPC contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required to mitigate risks and delays.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout project delivery.
• Conduct regular site visits and chair construction progress meetings.
• Review and approve contractor methodologies, schedules, risk assessments, and project documentation.
• Manage project reporting, including progress updates, risk registers, budget forecasts, and milestone tracking.
• Oversee contract administration, change management, and claims resolution.
• Support commissioning activities and ensure successful project handover to operations teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, grid operators, and key project stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing renewable energy construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering at least 3 Solar PV and/or BESS projects from construction through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of utility-scale solar and energy storage technologies.
• Experience managing EPC contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies, project controls, scheduling, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and best practices within construction environments.
• Experience managing project budgets, procurement activities, and contract administration.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.

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