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Posting ID
P121
Type of employment
Permanent
Organisation
Great British Energy
Salary Banding MIN
£ 0
Location
Edinburgh
Salary Banding MAX
£ 0
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Job Title: Senior Delivery Project Manager – Onshore Wind 

Location: Edinburgh

Reporting to: Onshore Development Director 

Number of Roles Available: 1

Company Overview

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future. 

At GBE, we’re not just building an energy company – we’re shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape. 

Our mission is clear:

  • Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
  • Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership

We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter – from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

Joining GBE means:

  • Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition
  • Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment
  • Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the Role

Great British Energy is looking for a Senior Delivery Project Manager to join our GBE Onshore Wind Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals. 

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Execution

  • Lead delivery of renewable projects (typically 50–200+ MW scale)
  • Transition projects from development to construction (pre-FID → NTP)
  • Own programme, budget, and risk profile
  • Ensure achievement of key milestones:
  • Financial Close
  • Notice to Proceed (NTP)
  • Construction completion
  • Grid energisation
  • COD

 

 Commercial & Contract Management

  • Lead delivery under procurement models:
  • EPC
  • Multi-contract (Balance of Plant, Turbine, ICP, Civil works)
  • Administer contracts (NEC / FIDIC typical)
  • Manage contractor performance and claims
  • Control change orders, contingencies, and cost forecasts
  • Support resolution of disputes and commercial risks

 

 Programme & Schedule Control

  • Develop and manage integrated master programme
  • Identify critical path and manage schedule risk
  • Ensure alignment with:
  • Grid connection milestones
  • Planning conditions (discharge requirements)
  • Report regularly to board / senior management committees 

 

Project Delivery & Execution

  • Lead delivery of renewable projects (typically 50–200+ MW scale)
  • Transition projects from development to construction (pre-FID → NTP)
  • Own programme, budget, and risk profile
  • Ensure achievement of key milestones:
  • Financial Close
  • Notice to Proceed (NTP)
  • Construction completion
  • Grid energisation
  • COD

 

 Commercial & Contract Management

  • Lead delivery under procurement models:
  • EPC
  • Multi-contract (Balance of Plant, Turbine, ICP, Civil works)
  • Administer contracts (NEC / FIDIC typical)
  • Manage contractor performance and claims
  • Control change orders, contingencies, and cost forecasts
  • Support resolution of disputes and commercial risks

 

 

Programme & Schedule Control

  • Develop and manage integrated master programme
  • Identify critical path and manage schedule risk
  • Ensure alignment with:
  • Grid connection milestones
  • Planning conditions (discharge requirements)

 

 

Qualifications and Experience

Essential: 

  • Experienced People Leader
  • 10+ years in infrastructure / energy project delivery
  • Proven experience delivering:
  • Onshore wind, solar PV, or BESS projects in the UK
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • NEC / FIDIC contracts
  • CDM 2015 regulations
  • Grid connection processes
  • Experience managing EPC or multi-contract structures
  • Excellent stakeholder and leadership skills

 

Desirable:

  • Engineering or construction background
  • Project finance / lender interface experience
  • Chartered status (e.g., CEng, MRICS, MAPM)
  • Experience in public-sector or regulated environments
  • Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or similar 
  • Professional accreditation (APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent) 

 

Personal Qualities

  • Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively 
  • Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact 
  • Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships 
  • Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working 
  • Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment 

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary 
  • Performance-related bonus scheme 
  • Excellent pension scheme 
  • 4x salary life assurance 
  • Group income protection 
  • 38 days annual leave 
  • Flexible working arrangements 
  • Ongoing professional development and training 
  • Supportive, inclusive working environment 

How to Apply
 For further information please contact: 
 Alan Yates-Brown
 Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist
 Alan.Yates@weareams.com

Application Close Date: 

19th June 2026

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