Project Manager (Renewables - Solar)

Our client Scottish Power Renewables are seeking a Project Manager with Solar experience for an on-going contract role based in Glasgow.

Embarking on a career at ScottishPower Renewables is a step towards helping us deliver a better future quicker. Scottishpower is a leading developer, installer and operator of onshore and offshore renewable technology across the U.K. & Ireland, our staff are passionate about creating a greener future for all and supporting our communities, supply chain and partners in the transition to Net Zero.
ScottishPower is the first integrated energy company to generate 100% green electricity. And as part of the Iberdrola Group, we’re driving positive change by investing £7m every working day.
With 2GW of installed onshore capacity and 900MW offshore capacity and a proven track record spanning over 25 years in harnessing the skills of our people to successfully deliver renewable energy projects. Our plans don’t stop here - we will invest over £1.3 billion by 2025 to double our onshore capacity and plan on trebling this by 2030. We have also secured the opportunity to develop and grow our offshore capacity by 7GW.
In joining the Onshore Development Team at ScottishPower Renewables you can expect to become part of a forward-thinking, and innovative high performing team, building on our recent unparalleled consenting success. You’ll have the opportunity to make use of state-of-the-art facilities, technology, and training resources, working with a wide range of experienced technical specialists.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace, and have a number of employee-led groups that allow you to participate in shaping the company culture.
As a Project Manager within our Onshore Business Development area, you’ll be at the heart of our exciting journey. You will ensure the effective delivery of Onshore Renewable projects to meet SPR’s ambitious pipeline growth targets.
This means that you’ll focus on the delivery of planning consents/permits for the projects with all necessary financial approval and budgetary control associated. You will employ strong relationships with all major stakeholders to lead and recommend appropriate project and commercial strategies. Most activities will be desk based however, you will travel to (Scotland/UK/Overseas) facilitate project meetings and site visits.
Your Project Management capability and experience will be supported by a qualification in a relevant Planning/Environmental or Technical discipline. We’ll expect you to have experience of renewable project design techniques and/or experience of consenting major infrastructure projects in the UK, as well as detailed Environmental Impact Assessment knowledge and awareness. All of this will be supported by your strong negotiation and influencing skills and knowledge of the local and national planning process. Be an innovative and creative thinker, excellent communicator and you must be highly organised and used to working to very challenging deadlines