Senior Construction Manager – DCO Projects | Solar & BESS (UK Based)

Hybrid with site travel across the UK

Our client is on a mission to deliver 10GW of renewable energy, primarily through major DCO (Development Consent Order) projects ranging from 400MW to 800MW in solar and battery storage.

As Senior Construction Manager, you will oversee these nationally significant infrastructure projects from pre-FID through to full execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction delivery process
• Build and manage high-performing project teams
• Oversee EPC contractor relationships across PV, BESS, and BoP
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and safety
• Draft scopes of work and PEPs, prepare ITT packs
• Coordinate cross-functionally with planning, finance, procurement, and others

Requirements

• Proven experience managing complex infrastructure projects, ideally within renewables
• Experience with NSIPs, DNO/TNO liaison, and grid code compliance
• Familiarity with NEC/FIDIC contracts and CDM regulations
• Skills in cost, risk, and programme control tools (including earned value management)
• Chartered or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., APM PPQ)

Additional Information

• Competitive salary + bonus + top-tier pension
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Inclusive, mission-driven culture committed to net-zero impact

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management
• Industry: Renewable Energy Services