At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead solar development projects from start to finish, managing budgets and stakeholder relationships.
- Company: Join a leading renewable energy organisation making a difference in the solar sector.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel across the UK and excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Be part of the renewable energy revolution and make a real impact on sustainable projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in renewable energy and strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
I’m currently supporting the search for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading renewable energy organisation, focused on the development of utility-scale solar projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced renewable energy professional to take ownership of projects from early-stage development through to pre-construction, working across planning, land, technical, commercial and stakeholder workstreams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a portfolio of UK solar development projects
- Taking projects through the development lifecycle, from site identification to pre-construction
- Managing project budgets, programmes, risks and opportunities
- Coordinating planning, environmental, technical, legal and land advisors
- Managing relationships with landowners, local authorities and other key stakeholders
- Supporting planning conditions, variations and consenting activities
- Identifying and progressing new solar development opportunities
- Working closely with grid, engineering, commercial, legal and financial teams
- Supporting the development of wider renewable energy and energy storage opportunities
Ideal background:
- Experience within renewable energy, energy infrastructure or a related sector
- Proven project management experience, ideally within solar development
- Strong understanding of planning, development or consenting processes
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively
- Strong commercial, analytical and communication skills
- Willingness to travel across the UK
Location: London | Hybrid
Sector: Renewable Energy / Solar Development
Application deadline: 21 August 2026
If you are an experienced Solar Development Project Manager and would be interested in exploring this opportunity, please send me a message directly for further information and a confidential conversation. I’d also welcome introductions to anyone in your network who may be suitable.
Project Manager (Development) in Slough employer: The Green Recruitment Company
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