Ecotricity is seeking a 1 to 2 year post qualified Project Manager to support the development and delivery of a utility-scale NSIP solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project the UK.
The role will involve coordinating key project development activities, including land acquisition, landowner engagement, grid connections, planning and consenting, stakeholder management and preparation for construction.
The successful candidate will have experience in renewable energy or infrastructure project development, with an understanding of the UK planning and consenting framework, including an awareness of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
Direct Development Consent Order (DCO) experience is not essential, although an interest in developing knowledge of the NSIP process would be beneficial.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Development & Coordination
- Support the Project Director and Project Managers in progressing utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects through development and into construction.
- Coordinate project programmes, deliverables, risk registers, budgets, document control systems, and key milestones.
- Liaise with internal teams, consultants and external stakeholders to maintain project progress.
- Prepare progress reports, meeting minutes and project documentation.
Land & Landowner Management
- Assist with land acquisition activities, landowner engagement and ongoing relationship management.
- Coordinate with land agents and legal advisers on option agreements, leases, easements, wayleaves and access arrangements.
- Support the resolution of land-related issues and maintain land agreement trackers.
Planning, Consenting & NSIPs
- Support planning and DCO discharge of requirements, applications, environmental assessments and consenting activities.
- Assist planning manger and consultants with the coordination of technical studies, consultation activities and submission documentation.
- Develop an understanding of NSIP/DCO consenting processes and support associated development activities.
- Assist in tracking planning conditions, DCO requirements and other consent obligations.
- Liaise with local planning authorities and statutory consultees as required.
Grid Connections
- Support the coordination of grid connection activities, working with internal grid teams, network operators and technical consultants.
- Track grid connection milestones, agreements and programme dependencies.
- Assist with land, planning and technical matters relating to substations, cable routes and associated infrastructure.
Stakeholder & Construction Interface
- Coordinate external consultants, contractors, landowners and other project stakeholders.
- Support community engagement and stakeholder communications.
- Assist in preparing projects for construction, including tracking outstanding land, planning and grid requirements.
- Support the transition from development into construction and help resolve project interface issues