Project Manager (Development)

Project Manager – Solar Development | London

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.

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

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. xwzovoh

I’d also welcome introductions to anyone in your network who may be suitable.