Senior Project Manager (Pre-Construction)

Our client is entering an exciting new phase of growth, transitioning from a successful renewable energy developer into a long-term owner and operator of utility-scale assets. With a multi-gigawatt pipeline of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects progressing across the UK, they are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Pre-Construction) to help drive projects through commercialisation and into construction. This is a high-impact client-side position responsible for leading projects from Ready-to-Build (RTB) through Final Investment Decision (FID) and Notice to Proceed (NTP). Working across technical, commercial and financial workstreams, you'll play a critical role in ensuring projects are fully de-risked, financed and prepared for successful delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects through the pre-construction phase, from Ready-to-Build to Final Investment Decision and Notice to Proceed; Develop and manage integrated project programmes, ensuring key commercial, technical and financial milestones are achieved; Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across development, engineering, procurement, grid, commercial and construction functions; Manage project governance, reporting and project controls throughout the commercialisation phase; Support procurement strategies, contractor selection and commercial negotiations with EPC contractors and key suppliers; Work closely with investors, lenders, technical advisers, insurers and external consultants to support project financing activities; Identify, manage and mitigate project risks while maintaining programme certainty; Drive continuous improvement across project delivery processes and governance frameworks

Requirements

Demonstrable experience delivering major energy or infrastructure projects through pre-construction and commercialisation; Strong understanding of project delivery from Ready-to-Build through Final Investment Decision; Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and multidisciplinary project teams; Knowledge of EPC and/or multi-contract delivery strategies; Background within renewable energy, Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage (BESS), transmission or wider energy infrastructure; Excellent programme management, commercial management and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice to have

Experience supporting project-financed developments or investment approval processes is highly advantageous; Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or a related discipline is desirable

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-related bonus; Hybrid and flexible working arrangements; Comprehensive pension and benefits package; Opportunity to work on some of the UK's largest utility-scale renewable energy developments; High levels of autonomy within a growing and ambitious organisation; Genuine opportunity to influence project delivery strategy and organisational growth; Long-term career progression within a business committed to expanding its renewable energy portfolio