Principal Solar PV Project Manager - Renewables

Principal Solar PV Project Manager - Renewables

Mott MacDonald

Brighton, Edinburgh or Glasgow, United Kingdom

Overview of the role

Owing to continued growth and high demand for our services in the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Solar PV Project Manager to join our global energy team in the UK.

You will lead the delivery of Solar PV owner’s engineering projects for clients in the UK, Ireland and worldwide, ensuring they appropriately resourced, delivered on time and budget as well as supporting our client to increase the project value whilst reducing the risks. This would include coordination of internal MM and external resource where applicable, deliverable reviews and origination (where applicable) and acceptance, budget and time adherence, client liaison and internal reporting. The role may also involve preparation of bids for new work and participation on other advisory projects as need be.

This is a permanent role and will offer excellent prospects for career development involving different power generation technologies (wind PV, CSP, BESS) mainly renewable energy projects.

Key responsibilities and duties include

Project Management:

• Lead 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 stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved

Owner’s Engineering:

• 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
• Provide local know how and guidance to the team

Technical Support:

• 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 troubleshooting of PV systems

Stakeholder Management:

• 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

Quality Assurance:

• Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify compliance with project specifications
• Manage the commissioning and acceptance testing of PV systems

Candidate specification

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Industrial) or a cognate discipline; relevant master's degree is not mandatory but preferable
• Experience of Project Management
• Working knowledge of Solar PV development in the UK or Ireland
• Working knowledge of Solar PV development
• Knowledge of the relevant Solar PV design codes and certification requirements
• Familiarity with PVsyst or other modelling software
• Familiar with international and local standards, codes, and regulations
• Proactivity and problem-solving attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in English both written and verbal

Desirable:

• Demonstrable experience of project management of other disciplines
• APQ
• Excellent IT skills particularly MS Excel/Word/Project and PowerPoint
• Self-motivation, ability to use own initiative, flexible, problem solving approach
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment
• Ability to communicate clearly & concisely in English, both verbally & written and ability to explain technical issues to non-engineers, including Clients
• Ability to produce and review technical reports for clients, so attention to detail is paramount
• Ability to lead/chair and present at meetings