Solar Advisory Project Manager

Mott MacDonald

Location/s: Glasgow, Brighton, Edinburgh
Recruiter contact: Maria Cervantes

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. 
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. 

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. 

We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor’s top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.

Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence. 

About the unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally. 

Overview of the role

Owing to continued growth and high demand for our services in Europe, Africa and America, we are looking for a Solar PV Project Manager to join our global energy team in the UK. 
You will lead the delivery of Solar PV and Hybrid Technical Advisory projects for clients worldwide, ensuring they appropriately resourced, delivered on time and budget as well as supporting our client to increase the project value whilst reducing the risks. This would include coordination of internal MM and external resource where applicable, deliverable reviews and origination (where applicable) and acceptance, budget and time adherence, client liaison and internal reporting. The role may also involve preparation of bids for new work and participation on other advisory and OE projects as need be.

This is a permanent role and will offer excellent prospects for career development involving different power generation technologies (wind PV, CSP, BESS…) mainly renewable energy projects.

Role responsibilities

• Guide and manage due diligence projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to gather and analyse data.
• Conduct technical assessments of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and other emerging technologies.
• Evaluate project feasibility, design, and performance metrics.
• Identify and assess technical risks associated with renewable energy projects.
• Develop mitigation strategies and provide recommendations to clients.
• Prepare detailed due diligence reports, summarizing findings and providing actionable insights.
• Present findings to clients and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during due diligence projects.
• Address client queries and provide expert advice on technical matters.
• Review to ensure projects comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on changes in regulations and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with financial analysts to integrate technical findings into financial models.
• Review financial models from a technical perspective to ensure technical aspects have been reflected correctly. 
• Provide technical input for investment decisions and risk assessments.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of due diligence methodologies and tools.
• Participate in training and development programs to stay current with industry advancements.
• Work closely with other consultants and engineers to share knowledge and best practices.
• Mentor junior team members and support their professional growth.
• Conduct market research to stay informed about new technologies and trends in the renewable energy sector.
• Provide insights to support business development and strategic planning.

Candidate specification 

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Industrial) or a cognate discipline; relevant master's degree is not mandatory but preferable.
• Experience in carrying out Due Diligences for PV assets
• Experience managing ADDs, VDDs, TDDs. 
• Desirable working knowledge of Solar PV development in the UK or Ireland.
• Knowledge of the relevant Solar PV design codes and certification requirements.
• Familiarity with PVsyst or other modelling software
• Familiar with international and local standards, codes, and regulations.
• Proactivity and problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in English both written and verbal.

Desirable:

• Demonstrable experience of project management of other disciplines.
• APQ
• Excellent IT skills particularly MS Excel/Word/Project and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivation, ability to use own initiative, flexible, problem solving approach.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly & concisely in English, both verbally & written and ability to explain technical issues to non-engineers, including Clients.
• Ability to produce and review technical reports for clients, so attention to detail is paramount.
• Ability to chair and present at meetings.

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working 

Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Lifestyle

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

 Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.

 Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.

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