Solar Project Manager/Director

Salary/Rate:£60000.00 - £90000 per annum + Healthcare, pension, holidays
Job Type:Office Based, Site Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Sector:Construction and Commercial Management
Job ref:JN -072025-83974_1769687720
Post Date:29. 01. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

A senior leadership role within a rapidly growing renewable energy business. You'll take ownership of large-scale rooftop projects across solar, battery storage, and EV charging, ensuring they're delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and profitability. This is a chance to shape the future of clean energy delivery while supporting major clients on their journey to decarbonisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end project delivery, from site visits to commercial operation
  • Oversee portfolios of solar, battery, and EV charging projects
  • Manage client relationships, contractors, and grid operators to ensure smooth delivery
  • Drive projects to completion on time, on budget, and to industry-leading standards
  • Optimise performance and client ROI across multiple energy projects
  • Provide strategic oversight, ensuring projects align with wider business goals

What You'll Bring

  • Strong background in renewable energy, with experience in rooftop solar PV (MUST HAVE), battery storage and EV charging
  • Expertise in programme, project, or construction management
  • Commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets, contracts, and stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients and internal teams
  • Rigorous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering excellence
  • Motivated, ambitious, and able to thrive in a fast-paced growth environment

What's on Offer

  • Very competitive basic salary, plus benefits
  • Opportunity to shape large-scale rooftop renewable energy projects with national impact
  • Work in a fast-growing business with strong growth trajectory and career potential
  • Exposure to high-profile projects and clients

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to lead on cutting-edge renewable energy projects while progressing your career in one of the fastest-growing sectors. You'll work with a supportive team, manage complex portfolios, and play a central role in driving the transition to clean energy.

When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via sgreeff@cobaltrecruitment.com or 07458161399.

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