Head of Project Delivery (Utility Scale Solar)

Head of Project Delivery

Reading (Hybrid)

£110,000 - £130,000 + Hybrid Working + Career Progression + Prestigious Utility Scale Projects + Market Leading Renewable Energy Company

Are you an experienced Head of Project Delivery, Project Director or Senior Delivery Manager looking to lead the delivery of some of the UK's largest and most prestigious utility-scale renewable energy projects? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market-leading renewable energy business where you'll take ownership of a growing portfolio of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects, lead high-performing project teams, and play a key role in shaping the future of the UK's energy transition. This role offers executive-level responsibility, long-term progression, and the opportunity to influence the successful delivery of industry-leading renewable energy developments.

As a Head of Project Delivery you'll be joining one of the UK's leading renewable energy developers, delivering some of the country's most significant utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage projects. Operating across the full project lifecycle, from development and design through to construction, operations and maintenance, they have established themselves as a market leader through technical excellence, innovation and an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality. With an extensive pipeline of renewable energy projects and ambitious growth plans, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a business at the forefront of the UK's transition to net zero.

As a Head of Project Delivery, your responsibilities will include:

* Leading the strategic planning, pre-construction activities and end-to-end delivery of utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects

* Managing Project Managers and Construction Managers whilst driving programme performance, safety, quality and commercial success across a portfolio of projects

* Overseeing project governance, budgets, programme management, risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

* Working closely with senior leadership, engineering, project services and operations teams to continuously improve project delivery and support business growth

The successful Head of Project Delivery should have:

* Proven experience delivering utility-scale Solar PV and/or Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects

* Demonstrable leadership experience managing multidisciplinary project delivery and construction teams

* Strong commercial knowledge including programme management, budgets, contractor management and change control

* Excellent understanding of construction methodologies, Health & Safety, quality management and project governance within large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects

Please apply to Harley Reynolds at Accelerated People Management.

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