Project Manager in Glasgow

• Project Manager – Origination
• Salary from £59,200, bonus up to 15% and health cover Flexible Working Pattern

Help us create a better future, quicker At Scottish Power Renewables, we're developing the next generation of clean energy projects that will power homes, businesses and communities for decades to come.

We're looking for a commercially minded Project Manager to identify, assess and secure new renewable energy opportunities across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

This is a highly visible role at the front end of our development pipeline, where you'll play a critical part in finding and securing the sites that become tomorrow's renewable energy projects.

If you enjoy combining commercial negotiation, strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and project leadership, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within one of the world's leading renewable energy businesses.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take ownership of identifying and securing new development opportunities that support Scottish Power Renewables' ambitious growth plans.

Working with internal specialists, landowners, consultants and external partners, you’ll lead projects from initial site identification through to successful handover into development.

• Identifying and assessing new renewable energy development opportunities across the UK and ROI.
• Leading site searches and feasibility studies, including reviews of grid capacity, energy resource, access constraints and deliverability.
• Negotiating and securing land rights, exclusivity agreements and commercial arrangements with landowners and their representatives.
• Managing due diligence activities and preparing high-quality submissions for land tenders and acquisition opportunities.
• Developing strategies that maximise value from both new and existing development opportunities.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure informed and robust decision-making.
• Managing project reporting, performance tracking and governance requirements.
• Supporting commercial strategy, process improvement initiatives and budget management across the Origination team.
• Promoting a strong culture of health, safety and environmental responsibility.
• What you’ll bring

We're interested in people who combine strong commercial instincts with the ability to manage complex projects and build trusted relationships. You'll likely have experience in:

• Renewable energy development.
• Land acquisition or land management.
• Planning and development.
• Property, infrastructure or utilities projects.

You’ll also bring

• A strong understanding of site feasibility and development considerations.
• Experience evaluating development opportunities and balancing risk and reward.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• The ability to build strong relationships with landowners, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Confidence managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of renewable energy land agreements and commercial structures.

Desirable

• Experience using GIS and spatial data tools.
• Knowledge of onshore wind development.

Essential

• Full UK driving licence.
• What’s in it for you

With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
• Why Scottish Power

Scottish Power is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy.

With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen.

With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, Scottish Power can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do.

Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve.

It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

Scottish Power is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower. com.

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