Senior Construction PM

About the Role

Energise Your Career, Accelerate a Net-Zero Future

The opportunity

We're aiming to deliver 10GW of renewable energy by 2035, and a significant part of that will come from our large-scale DCO (Development Consent Order) projects-solar and battery storage systems ranging from 400MW to 800MW.

In this pivotal role as Senior Construction Manager, you'll lead the end-to-end construction delivery of these Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Initially focused on preparing for Final Investment Decision (FID), you'll then take full ownership of project execution-managing time, cost, quality, and safety throughout delivery.

You'll build and lead high-performing project teams, oversee complex contractor schedules, manage budgets, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth coordination across multiple workstreams. It's a hands-on leadership role at the heart of one of the UK's most ambitious renewable energy programmes.

Pay, benefits and culture

If you're looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help to create a Net Zero future - then you're in the right place!'

Our passion for embracing new ideas and being open-minded to change helps us continue to grow successfully.

We're committed to helping all of our people thrive during their time with us, recognising and rewarding every person for their hard work and commitment.

Alongside a competitive salary, bonus, and market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits and employee discounts to help you thrive across all aspects of your life. You can spend your flexible fund on the benefits that matter to you, whether that's an electric vehicle, private healthcare, additional holiday or one or more of our other benefits.

We'll offer you the flexibility, freedom and responsibility to make an impact in your role; whether that's on-site, in the office or hybrid working from home.

We're committed to championing diversity representation across gender, ethnicity, LGBT+, disability and more. This applies to all our roles, underpinned by our Everyone's Welcome inclusion programme.

We're a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.

What you'll be doing

We are looking for a Senior Construction Project Manager with a strong background in delivering projects within complex environments, ideally within the Renewable Energy sector or similar industries. A Degree in engineering, construction or equivalent. Professional Qualification in Project Management such as APM PPQ or equivalent. Detailed understanding of PV/BESS system infrastructure whether installation, commissioning and or operation. Track record of delivering projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security and environmental responsibility. Has an understanding of the grid code compliance and previously experience working with DNOs/TNOs.

Responsibilities will include:

• Drafting of scope for all contractors on the project, within Employers Requirements.
• Collation of ITT packs for construction contracts.
• Ownership of relationships with major contractors (solar PV, battery storage and BoP).
• Communicating construction works to other disciplines (planning, procurement, insurance, finance, land, etc)
• Drafting and owning the construction PEP

What do you need to be great at this role?

You'll demonstrate expertise in managing / developing: Engineering design, contract and field execution strategies for project delivery, Multi-discipline EPCM projects, Control of costs; risk; schedule and change and proficient in the use of Earned Value tools, Close out of commercial claims and the associated negotiations.

Demonstrate experience in Leadership and its application in complex projects. Able to demonstrate strong management skills including project management, financial management, change management and facilitation. Proficient in the use of estimating scheduling, programming and risk tools. Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, in a regulated environment. Including NEC and FIDIC contracts. With good knowledge of CDM Regulations, and full project lifecycle. Strong communication and organisational skills will be key to building effective relationships and networks, ensuring seamless project execution while maintaining the highest levels of safety, security, and environmental responsibility.

Location: The role will be based in the UK. The role will require regular visits to the site during development & construction.

Closing date: 19th June 2025

Why EDF Renewables?

At EDF Renewables UK & Ireland we're committed to tackling climate change. Our rapidly growing team of 500 talented people share an ambition to create a net zero future where clean, green, energy powers all our lives.

It's a huge ambition and time is of the essence if we are to play our full part in meeting the UK and Ireland's challenging net zero targets. With our unique mix of technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, battery storage and green hydrogen we are the UK & Ireland's most diverse generator of renewable energy.

To achieve our goal of generating a massive 10GW of renewable energy by 2035, we're working with stakeholders and communities throughout the UK and Ireland to unlock the enormous potential of the low carbon energy sector.

If you're passionate about tackling climate change to create the cleaner, greener future we all want, we would love you to come join us.

What's in it for you?

Join us, and let's do good together.