Utility-Scale Project Manager

Location Peterborough
Discipline: Solar
Contact name: Harrison Kerley

Contact email: harrison.kerley@zero-global.com
Job ref: 1019
Published: 11 days ago

JOB TITLE: Solar Project Manager

LOCATION: Cambridgeshire (with travel to project sites as required)

SALARY: Competitive, based on experience

WAY OF WORKING: Full-Time | Onsite| Permanent

THE BUSINESS:
Zero Global is working with a pioneering cleantech innovator transforming waste into opportunity empowering industries to repurpose captured carbon and by-products from agriculture and manufacturing into profitable, sustainable solutions. As part of our commitment to renewable energy expansion, we are seeking a Solar Project Manager to lead solar projects from planning through to commissioning.

Solar Project Manager:
Take ownership of solar projects, ensuring high-quality delivery, regulatory compliance, and budget control while collaborating with developers and network operators to drive sustainable energy solutions.

Key Skills & Duties:

  • Plan and manage solar projects, overseeing scope, schedule, and budget.

  • Develop accurate cost estimates for materials, labour, and equipment.

  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including electricians, engineers, and subcontractors.

  • Ensure compliance with BS 7671 (18th Edition), G99 grid connection standards, and HSE regulations.

  • Conduct site surveys, manage procurement, and oversee installation and commissioning.

  • Mitigate risks, resolve technical issues, and maintain safety and quality standards.

  • Provide expertise on PV systems, inverters, and electrical infrastructure.

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