Construction Project Manager

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading renewable energy business dedicated to delivering sustainable power solutions to recruit a Construction Project Manager for projects based across the UK and Ireland. This key Construction Project Manager role comes with a salary of up to £80,000, excellent pension, and flexible working arrangements.

If you're an experienced Construction Project Manager looking to join an organisation that champions innovation, safety, and people‑first values, then submit your CV to apply today.

Reporting to the Head of Construction, you will:

• Oversee the delivery of large‑scale renewable energy storage projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Support design development by advising on constructability, scheduling, and cost implications.
• Contribute to process improvement and knowledge sharing across the organisation.
• Prepare and manage construction budgets, forecasts, and progress reports.
• Negotiate and manage construction contracts, ensuring effective collaboration with procurement, suppliers, and contractors.
• Develop and monitor construction programmes to track progress and key project milestones.
• Manage risk, change control, and stakeholder communications to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Lead the construction phase from pre‑construction through commissioning, maintaining compliance with all contractual, environmental, and legislative requirements.
• Lead and mentor site‑based teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives and company standards.
• Coordinate project energisation, completion, and handover to asset management teams.
• Maintain a strong focus on Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) performance across all sites.

• A degree in Construction Management, Civil or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent vocational qualification with substantial relevant experience.
• A strong technical background in high‑voltage grid connections (132kV and above), substations, and balance‑of‑plant systems.
• Proven experience in managing utility‑scale energy storage projects.
• Demonstrable experience working with construction contracts, supplier management, and project financial control.
• Knowledge of construction legislation, H&S regulations, and environmental compliance in renewable infrastructure.

• A motivational leader capable of driving performance within multi‑disciplinary teams.
• A strategic thinker with excellent organisational and risk management skills.
• Collaborative and commercially minded, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and contractors.
• Focused on delivering projects safely and sustainably, with attention to quality and detail.
• A confident communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders and managing complex interfaces.

• Salary up to £80,000
• Generous pension contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive culture focused on safety, innovation, and sustainability

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.