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Renewable Energy Project Manager
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Experience Required:
5years
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Posted:
26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 October 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
On behalf of our client we are seeking a results-oriented Renewable Energy Project Manager to lead the planning implementation and successful delivery of renewable energy projects.
The successful candidate will coordinate technical teams contractors suppliers regulators clients and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely within budget on schedule and according to the required quality standards. The role may involve solar mini-grid commercial and industrial or other clean-energy projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead renewable energy projects from feasibility assessment and design through implementation commissioning and handover.
- Develop detailed project plans covering scope budget timelines resources quality and risk.
- Coordinate engineers contractors consultants suppliers and internal project teams.
- Monitor project milestones and address delays cost overruns and implementation challenges.
- Manage procurement schedules and ensure the timely availability of project equipment and materials.
- Review technical designs work plans contractor submissions and project documentation.
- Ensure projects comply with technical specifications contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain effective relationships with clients communities government authorities utilities and development partners.
- Manage project budgets cash-flow requirements variations and financial forecasts.
- Conduct site visits and monitor construction installation testing and commissioning activities.
- Ensure compliance with health safety environmental and quality-management standards.
- Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
- Prepare progress reports stakeholder updates and presentations for management.
- Facilitate project completion client acceptance handover and lessons-learned reviews.
- Support the development of proposals and technical inputs for potential projects.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Renewable Energy Project Management or a related technical discipline.
- Project management certification such as PMP PRINCE2 or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
- Registration with a recognised professional engineering body will be an added advantage.
- At least seven years of relevant professional experience including three years managing energy or infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience delivering solar mini-grid commercial and industrial or other renewable energy projects.
- Strong knowledge of project planning budgeting contract administration and risk management.
- Familiarity with Ugandan energy-sector regulations and relevant permitting requirements.
Benefits
- Pension
- Medical
- Phone Allowance
