SeniorPrincipal Project Manager Renewables

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Are you ready to take on the role of a Senior or Principal Project Manager with a focus on Renewable Energy projects in Construction.

Join our rapidly expanding renewable energy team. You will be responsible for undertaking a technical project management role on projects within our energy business; typically our projects are associated with the generation storage transmission and distribution of energy both in the UK and Ireland and countries throughout Europe the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Projects include all stages of design from feasibility to detailed design and site construction supervision both in the UK and internationally. Our clients are a mix between large energy utility generators to private developers.

As our new Senior or Principal Project Manager you will be a senior member of the team and responsible for developing and leading project delivery and developing and maintaining client relationships.

Other aspects of the role include:

Heres what youll do: 

• Undertake the project management role on mid- to large size projects with a focus on the construction phase.
• Liaise with clients manage project work on a day-to-day basis and ensure that the work is delivered within the agreed requirements timescale and budgets. Manage underperformance on contracts and work with clients to resolve issues.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design and construction of renewable energy infrastructure.
• Support the procurement stage of projects including preparation of  Employers Requirements and NEC/Fidic/JCT/bespoke technical contractual documentation.
• Manage/administer NEC/FIDIC/JCT/ Bespoke contracts including technology supply contracts.
• Manage the construction phase ensuring contractors align to the specific contract requirements and best practice. Contribute to the client interface and build successful external and internal relationships.
• Support with the maintenance of project budgets programme and overall performance in line with the contract.
• Support senior members of the team with the governance of the project from set-up to completion including reporting and invoicing.
• Assist with the review of project deliverables.
• Perform quality control reviews of work.
• Participate in development of proposals.
• Direct and mentor junior members of staff.

If youre passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality AECOM welcomes you. Join our team where we dont just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Energy page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects were working on and see firsthand the difference were making in the industry!

Come grow with us.

At AECOM youll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

And lets not forget about the perks at AECOM. Youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• BEng (Hons) degree in Engineering (Civil Electrical or Mechanical or Environmental) or diploma in Project Management.

This role has a strong focus on Construction phase delivery and requires candidates to have a background in project and construction  and commercial awareness of projects in the energy sector at Construction phase including the complexities of grid connected projects.

Experience leading the management of projects in one or more of the following technologies including design procurement and construction phases:

• Onshore wind ideally with recent onsite experience.
• Solar PV.
• Hydroelectric both run of river and pumped storage.

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information :

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About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time