Additional Services Project Manager

The purpose of this role is to provide Project Management for the Solar and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) O&M services within the Operations department. The role is responsible for planning and executing programmes of upgrade, repair and remediation works across a portfolio of operational solar farms and BESS sites. This includes active interfacing with clients and key stakeholders to manage expectations, communicate progress, and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual and performance requirements.

The role also includes responsibility for managing project costs and supporting the commercial performance of works, including identification and agreement of variations.

Organisational Context

The Project Manager will work in close coordination with the O&M team for each solar and BESS site. Project plans will be developed in collaboration with relevant technical, procurement, and HSQE specialists to ensure works are appropriately scoped, resourced, and delivered. All required owner and client approvals must be obtained, communicated, and adhered to throughout the lifecycle of the projects.

• Manage a pipeline of Project work through all stages including quotation, approval, scheduling, planning, execution, technical completion, de‑snagging, invoicing and warranty claims.
• Forecast the team’s long‑term resource demand and supply. Action any imbalances.
• Developing relationships with a selection of quality sub‑contractors, managing their site works and providing timely feedback.
• Draw up a consolidated ongoing Project Plan to identify the resources, materials, plant, procedures, costs and timeframes.
• Execute the Project Plan in accordance with manufacturer’s and warranty requirements, contract terms, BELECTRIC quality systems, HSQE standards (including CDM) and best industry practice.
• Identify delivery risks and manage changes to scope, cost, and programme through agreed internal and client approval processes.
• Manage project costs and track expenditure against approved budgets, highlighting risks to margin.
• Identify and manage variations to scope, including supporting client agreement and internal approvals.
• Support the planning and execution of corrective works following major plant or equipment failures, once scope, priorities, and approvals have been confirmed by Operations.
• Coordinate with OEMs, DNOs, and specialist contractors where required to support project delivery.
• Accountability for the safety, profitability, quality and warranty claims in relation to the Project Plan.
• Delivery of the approved Project Plan.
• Produce detailed specification and scope documents for tendering.
• Lead procurement activities.
• Award sub‑contracts.
• Finalise programme of works.
• Organise the necessary enabling activities such as welfare, temporary tracks, and power supplies, and support CDM compliance including F10 notifications where applicable.
• Project manage sub‑contracted works in accordance with the timescales and budget in the approved Project Plan.
• Regular status updates to Asset Manager and owner, and forecasting time and cost to completion.
• Work collaboratively with Asset Managers to ensure project delivery aligns with asset performance objectives and contractual obligations.
• Ensure appropriate testing, commissioning and documentation is produced, including updating of CDM Health & Safety file.
• Organise handover to incumbent O&M contractor, including sub‑contractor defect procedures.
• Coordinate with and provide relevant support to Solar and Battery Storage Project work.
• Identify resources within BELECTRIC that can be deployed on the Project Plan (e.g. LVAPs, SAPs).
• Work with the Procurement/Legal team to get sub‑contract frameworks in order to reduce ad‑hoc contracts.

Your profile

To take ownership of the delivery of Additional Services projects across the O&M portfolio, supporting the Additional Services Manager in managing the team and project pipeline. The role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and in line with commercial and contractual requirements.

• Knowledge of CDM / HSE requirements.
• Lifting Procedures.
• Knowledge of the construction activities for solar farms and/or BESS sites.
• Knowledge of typical labour and materials costs in the solar industry.
• Knowledge of key HSE legislation and guidance pertaining to project activities.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritise workload effectively.
• Commitment to delivering safe and high‑quality project outcomes.
• Budget / cost management experience.
• Programme planning and scheduling.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Contract management skills.
• Experience managing a programme of electrical and civil project work.
• Experience working on solar or BESS sites.
• Experience producing project plans and programmes.
• Experience managing sub‑contractors.
• Experience delivering projects safely, on time and on budget.
• Electrical qualifications or demonstrable experience managing electrical works.
• Relevant safety qualifications such as IOSH or SMSTS.
• Project management qualifications desirable i.e. Prince 2.

What we offer

• Up to £50,000 per annum.
• Bonus of up to 12.5% - KPI & performance related.
• Private company pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 6%.
• Full private health cover for you – family members can be included for an additional fee.
• Life insurance cover x 4 annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Training opportunities.