Senior Solar PV Project Manager - Renewables

Overview

Lead delivery of solar PV owner‑engineering projects, managing schedule, budget, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• commissioning
• design review
• site inspection
• quality control
• project management
• tender docs

Tasks

-Support preparation of technical specifications and tender documents for procurement of equipment and services. -Provide local know how and guidance to the team. -Ensure compliance with local regulations, standards, and best practices. -Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and local communities. -Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify compliance with project specifications. -Manage the commissioning and acceptance testing of PV systems. -Ensure engineering designs, specifications, and drawings are reviewed and approved. -Coordinate with internal teams, Client Stakeholders external contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved. -Evaluate bids and proposals from contractors and suppliers. -Manage preparation of performance assessments and troubleshooting of PV systems. -Provide technical oversight and guidance throughout the project lifecycle. -Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards. -Guide and manage PV projects from inception to completion, ensuring all project milestones are met. -Manage site assessments and feasibility studies to determine project viability. -Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans. -Provide technical assistance during construction, commissioning, and operational phases. -Represent the company in technical discussions and negotiations. -Ensure transparent and timely communication with all project stakeholders.

Requirements

• excel
• powerpoint
• solar pv
• pvsyst
• engineering degree
• project management

What You Bring

-Ability to chair and present at meetings. -Excellent IT skills particularly MS Excel/Word/Project and PowerPoint. -Ability to work independently and as part of a team. -Self-motivation, ability to use own initiative, flexible, problem solving approach. -Familiar with international and local standards, codes, and regulations. -Proficiency in English both written and verbal. -Working knowledge of Solar PV development. -Ability to communicate clearly & concisely in English, both verbally & written and ability to explain technical issues to non-engineers, including Clients. -Knowledge of the relevant Solar PV design codes and certification requirements. -Demonstrable experience of project management of other disciplines. -Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment. -Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Industrial) or a cognate discipline; relevant master's degree is not mandatory but preferable. -Proactivity and problem-solving attitude. -Desirable working knowledge of Solar PV development in the UK or Ireland. -Ability to produce and review technical reports for clients, so attention to detail is paramount. -Familiarity with PVsyst or other modelling software -Experience of Project Management

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About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no skilled worker visa sponsorship offered due to uk government changes (april 2024). -applications only from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes without sponsorship.