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Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading renewable energy business dedicated to delivering sustainable power solutions to recruit a Construction Project Manager for projects based across the UK and Ireland.
This key Construction Project Manager role comes with a salary of up to 80,000, excellent pension, and flexible working arrangements.
If you're an experienced Construction Project Manager looking to join an organisation that champions innovation, safety, and people-first values, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Construction Project Manager Role
Reporting to the Head of Construction, you will:
- Oversee the delivery of large-scale renewable energy storage projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Support design development by advising on constructability, scheduling, and cost implications.
- Contribute to process improvement and knowledge sharing across the organisation.
- Prepare and manage construction budgets, forecasts, and progress reports.
- Negotiate and manage construction contracts, ensuring effective collaboration with procurement, suppliers, and contractors.
- Develop and monitor construction programmes to track progress and key project milestones.
- Manage risk, change control, and stakeholder communications to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Lead the construction phase from pre-construction through commissioning, maintaining compliance with all contractual, environmental, and legislative requirements.
- Lead and mentor site-based teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives and company standards.
- Coordinate project energisation, completion, and handover to asset management teams.
- Maintain a strong focus on Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) performance across all sites.
Professional Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- A degree in Construction Management, Civil or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent vocational qualification with substantial relevant experience.
- A strong technical background in high-voltage grid connections (132kV and above), substations, and balance-of-plant systems.
- Proven experience in managing utility-scale energy storage projects.
- Demonstrable experience working with construction contracts, supplier management, and project financial control.
- Knowledge of construction legislation, H&S regulations, and environmental compliance in renewable infrastructure.
Personal Skills
The Construction Project Manager role would suit someone who is:
- A motivational leader capable of driving performance within multi-disciplinary teams.
- A strategic thinker with excellent organisational and risk management skills.
- Collaborative and commercially minded, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and contractors.
- Focused on delivering projects safely and sustainably, with attention to quality and detail.
- A confident communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders and managing complex interfaces.
Salary and Benefits of the Construction Project Manager Role
- Salary up to 80,000
- Generous pension contribution
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A supportive, inclusive culture focused on safety, innovation, and sustainability
INDREN
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
