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Project Manager
£55k - 65k per year + bonus
Renewable Energy
UK
Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
Permanent
Hybrid

Piper Maddox are working with an industry leading IPP who are looking at expanding their construction team in the UK to help support the delivery of a strong pipeline of solar PV, battery energy storage and onshore wind assets. With over £900 million assets under management, this is an incredibly exciting company to join with such a strong pipeline that is constantly expanding.

 

This project manager position will be focusing on the delivery of their onshore solar and BESS assets across the UK and will be based out of their Glasgow office a couple of days a week as well as occasional site visits.

 

We are looking for candidates with:

 

- Extensive utility scale solar or BESS experience

- Excellent communication skills to liaise with all relevant stakeholders

- Project Management / Engineering / Planning Qualification (degree level as a minimum)

- Experience of contract preparation, negotiation and administration

 

Please reach out if this opportunity is of interest

 

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