Solar Project Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 9 January 2026
LOCATION
United Kingdom
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£95,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Project Management Solar PV EPC Construction Management Grid Requirements High Voltage Electrical Infrastructure Stakeholder Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Location

United Kingdom

Offered Salary:

£75,000 £95,000 plus bonus

Work Type

Permanent / Full Time

Solar Project Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Solar Project Manager on a permanent basis for a expanding UK business.

Your main role will be to oversee and manage the permitting, contracting, engineering, procuring, constructing, commissioning, and operating of solar PV plants up to PAC, across the UK.

You will build relationships with key stakeholders including landowners, associations, government officers, DNOs, ICPs, EPC contractors, O&M service providers, advisers and others.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in utility scale solar (20-100 MWp) including high voltage electrical infrastructure up to 132 kV Substations and HV OHL/underground lines
  • Msc or Bsc in Engineering, Construction management, or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in project management
  • UK experience required working for EPC Contractor and/or Asset Owner/IPP.
  • Direct Experience/knowledge of EPC, ICP, DNO contracts
  • Good knowledge of Planning and Grid requirements/regulations
  • Strong understanding of Design, Procurement, Construction aspects of solar farm
  • Able to manage, control and deliver against multiple projects

This role will be hybrid based working from home and 2 days per week onsite or in the office.

As well as fantastic benefits package we are offering a salary of £75,000 – £95,000 depending on experience plus bonus of up to 15% of salary per year.

Please apply today for immediate consideration.

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