Project Principal Renewables in Glasgow

Senior Solar PV Project Manager – Renewables

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Mott MacDonald – We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy dedicated to improving society through social outcomes, excellence, and digital innovation.

Position location: Glasgow, Brighton, Edinburgh.

Recruiter contact: Maria Marchidan.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) or a related discipline. A relevant master’s degree is preferable.
• Experience in project management.
• Desirable working knowledge of Solar PV development in the UK or Ireland.
• Knowledge of relevant Solar PV design codes and certification requirements.
• Familiarity with PVsyst or other modelling software.
• Familiar with international and local standards, codes, and regulations.
• Proactive and problem‑solving attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience managing projects in other disciplines.
• APQ.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly MS Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Self‑motivation, initiative, flexibility, and a problem‑solving approach.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Ability to explain technical issues to non‑engineers, including clients.
• Attention to detail in preparing and reviewing technical reports.
• Ability to chair and present at meetings.

Equal Opportunity

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

UK Immigration – Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Job Ref: 3807