Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor in the renewable energy sector to recruit a Senior Project Manager with a civils bias for utility-scale solar farm projects on a long-term contract in the South/Southwest of England.
The role comes with a negotiable day rate depending on experience.
Key skills
* Proven experience delivering large-scale solar PV projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover, with a particular focus on civils works.
* Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and resourcing to ensure successful delivery of solar developments.
* Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams including subcontractors, civil engineers, and consultants.
* Ensure all project activities comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, company standards, and client requirements.
* Maintain clear and regular communication with stakeholders, clients, landowners, and grid operators throughout the project lifecycle.
* Manage risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and all associated project documentation.
* Oversee site activities including civil, electrical, and mechanical workstreams, ensuring integration and timely progress—with a particular emphasis on managing civils packages such as earthworks, access roads, drainage, and foundations.
* Chair project meetings, prepare progress reports, and address any delays or issues impacting delivery.
* Identify opportunities for optimisation and cost savings without compromising on safety or quality.
* Strong understanding of grid connection processes and DNO requirements.
* Familiarity with planning consent conditions and environmental compliance.
* Ensure quality assurance and handover documentation is complete and accurately recorded.
* Experience with NEC or similar contracts is highly advantageous.
* Solar industry experience is essential; battery storage experience would be beneficial.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior Project Manager role
* South/Southwest of England
* Day rate negotiable
* 12–18 months (initial)
* Outside IR35
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