Project Manager

Locogen is a renewable energy company providing end-to-end development services to our clients across the UK. About our Principal Consultant / Solar Construction Project Manager role
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with experience in the development, design, procurement, construction and operation of commercial scale ground mount solar PV projects.

You will be joining at a Principal level, supporting our clients as Client’s PM / Owner’s Engineer from consent through design, procurement and commissioning and take over across various sizes and scopes of projects. There is some travel to sites and to our Edinburgh office.


Project Management: Plan, manage and deliver projects including: budget, schedule, scope, quality, risks, issues and changes on behalf of our clients.
Prepare technical specifications and scope of works (e.g. ground works, structural works, M&E infrastructure, HV electrical works). Lead and manage quality assurance, inspections and resolutions including snagging. Contract Management - Prepare, negotiate and manage contracts for BoP, EPC and ICP projects. Ensure contracts are managed according to their terms (applications for payment, variations, extensions to time for completion etc) and deal with contractor claims and disputes.
Health and Safety and CDM - Ensure working practices are compliant with Locogen’s health & safety, environmental management system and industry best practice. Act in CDM roles with full understanding of the CDM regulations and other relevant construction H&S legislation.

Significant experience in the development, design, procurement, construction and operation of commercial scale Solar PV projects.
Experience working with EPC contractors, O&M providers or developers.
Understanding of solar PV consultancy (feasibility, technical due diligence, operational performance).
Strong understanding of owner’s engineering, including design reviews, contractual compliance, and performance testing.
Proficiency in solar performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimising operational plants.
Understanding of UK energy market regulations, grid connection processes, and planning frameworks.
Good working knowledge of engineering standards relevant to the design and construction of renewable energy projects.
Good working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering.
FIDIC contract experience
H&S training in CDM, site management and risk assessment.
Familiarity with PPAs, revenue stacking, and financial modelling.
Experience with energy storage integration and hybrid PV systems.
Technical due diligence for investors, including assessment of risks and financial implications.
Competence in industry software, including PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, and GIS tools.
Additional training in grid connections, energy storage, or hybrid PV systems.


This role can be hybrid or remote. If hybrid, the office is dog friendly, modernly kitted out and has free parking.
We are a multidisciplinary team of friendly, innovative, and creative experts who are passionate about renewable energy. We learn from our experiences, take accountability, and hold others to account. We like chatting and value communication with each other and our clients. Fully flexible hours with no fixed core hours
~25 days holiday + 5 flexible bank holidays + 4 company closure days
~ Ongoing professional and personal development opportunities – training, memberships and education costs
~ Private Health Insurance
~ Life Assurance, Critical Illness, and Income Protection options
~ Pension at 10% (5% employee/employer contribution split). Flexible for employees who want to opt out or contribute more of their salary
~ Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
~ Cycle to Work & EV Car Scheme
~ Dog friendly office