Construction Project Manager, Solar PV in Oxford

Locogen is a renewable energy company providing end-to-end development services to our clients across the UK. Our vision is a world powered 100% by renewables; where everyone has access to affordable, sustainable energy and clean air. Our work is innovative and varied across Wind, Solar PV, Battery Storage (BESS) and Hydrogen.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with experience in the development, design, procurement, construction and operation of commercial scale ground mount solar PV projects. You will be joining at a Principal level, supporting our clients as Client's PM / Owner's Engineer from consent through design, procurement and commissioning and take over across various sizes and scopes of projects. There is some travel to sites and to our Edinburgh office.

Here’s some of what you may be doing:

• Project Management: Plan, manage and deliver projects including: budget, schedule, scope, quality, risks, issues and changes on behalf of our clients.
• Technical Input and QA: Provide input into design reviews. Prepare technical specifications and scope of works (e.g. ground works, structural works, M&E infrastructure, HV electrical works). Lead and manage quality assurance, inspections and resolutions including snagging. Complete and hand over documentation. Manage the grid connection.
• Contract Management: Prepare, negotiate and manage contracts for BoP, EPC and ICP projects. Ensure contracts are managed according to their terms (applications for payment, variations, extensions to time for completion etc) and deal with contractor claims and disputes.
• Health and Safety and CDM: Ensure working practices are compliant with Locogen's health & safety, environmental management system and industry best practice. Act in CDM roles with full understanding of the CDM regulations and other relevant construction H&S legislation.

What skills / Experience do you need?

Essential:

• Significant experience in the development, design, procurement, construction and operation of commercial scale Solar PV projects.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, O&M providers or developers.
• Understanding of solar PV consultancy (feasibility, technical due diligence, operational performance).
• Strong understanding of owner's engineering, including design reviews, contractual compliance, and performance testing.
• Proficiency in solar performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimising operational plants.
• Understanding of UK energy market regulations, grid connection processes, and planning frameworks.
• Good working knowledge of engineering standards relevant to the design and construction of renewable energy projects.
• Good working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering.
• Experience managing ICPs and knowledge of the ICP process.
• FIDIC contract experience.
• Technical qualifications in Engineering or related discipline.
• H&S training in CDM, site management and risk assessment.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with PPAs, revenue stacking, and financial modelling.
• Experience with energy storage integration and hybrid PV systems.
• Technical due diligence for investors, including assessment of risks and financial implications.
• Experience managing iDNOs.
• Experience of NEC4 contracts.
• Solar PV design, yield assessment, and technical due diligence.
• Competence in industry software, including PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, and GIS tools.
• Additional training in grid connections, energy storage, or hybrid PV systems.

What is it like to work at Locogen?

This role can be hybrid or remote. If hybrid, the office is dog friendly, modernly kitted out and has free parking. We are a multidisciplinary team of friendly, innovative, and creative experts who are passionate about renewable energy. We are informal, non-hierarchical, inclusive, open, and collaborative. Locogen is a place where everyone can grow and develop while doing innovative and interesting work. We are client focused and inspire each other to do the best we can. We like chatting and value communication with each other and our clients. We are a social bunch with regular get togethers.

Benefits:

• Fully flexible hours with no fixed core hours.
• 25 days holiday + 5 flexible bank holidays + 4 company closure days.
• Work from anywhere up to 60 working days per year (20 days per time).
• Ongoing professional and personal development opportunities – training, memberships and education costs.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Life Assurance, Critical Illness, and Income Protection options.
• Pension at 10% (5% employee/employer contribution split). Flexible for employees who want to opt out or contribute more of their salary.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
• Cycle to Work & EV Car Scheme.
• Dog friendly office.

No candidate will meet every single desired criterion. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you. We are not using recruitment agencies for this vacancy - please apply directly.