Senior Construction Project Manager

Overview

Lead construction of wind/solar projects, managing contracts, procurement, HSE and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• site management
• project control
• hse compliance
• procurement lead
• stakeholder coordination
• technical input

Tasks

-Recruit, mentor, and develop future construction team members. -Oversee site activities, contractor performance, and resolve disputes. -Gain approval for construction strategies, resources, and governance. -Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and overall delivery performance. -Drive compliance with HSE and quality standards. -Lead procurement, tendering, negotiation, and management of major contracts. -Act as Project Director where required, representing projects at senior forums. -Coordinate across procurement, legal, finance, and operations for seamless execution and handover. -Provide technical and financial input during project development.

Requirements

• engineering degree
• 8 years
• construction pm
• epc
• ms project
• english

What You Bring

-Degree-qualified in engineering (or equivalent professional experience), with a minimum of 8 years in construction project management, including at least 5 years in utility-scale wind and/or solar. -Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar EPC/OEM contracts and global procurement activities. -Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages desirable); willingness to travel internationally. -Strong technical and commercial knowledge, with proficiency in MS Project and related project management tools.

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Benefits

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing international renewables business, with excellent scope for career progression and long-term development. $Excellent + Bonus

About Hunter Philips Executive Search

-Led by industry veteran Philip Cottam, it draws on decades of experience in energy infrastructure search. -Specialises in placing executives across emerging energy sectors like battery storage, e‑fuels and solar PV. -Their clients span onshore and offshore wind, power grids and digital energy transformations. -Typical mandates include hiring heads of project development, procurement, asset management and engineering. -They blend deep technical networks with digital sourcing technologies and bespoke market mapping. -While small in size, their reach extends across Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania. -Their focus on niche sectors has led to roles in novel areas like green hydrogen and grid interconnection.

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