Senior Project Manager

Company: Jonathan Lee Recruitment
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Location: Sheffield
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you drive end-to-end delivery of solar PV and renewable installations for commercial environments. You coordinate cross-functional teams to plan, design, install, and handover projects, keeping safety, time, and budget at the forefront. You work closely with customers to build trust and ensure outcomes align with the company’s energy transition focus. This position offers exposure to a varied project portfolio and the chance to shape high-quality energy solutions.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive basic salary
  • 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays
  • Private healthcare
  • Wellbeing and mental health benefits
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 4%
  • Competitive Car Allowance

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage project programmes across a varied portfolio
  • Serve as main client contact and build trusted relationships with customers
  • Coordinate contractors and internal teams for smooth delivery
  • Lead health & safety planning and establish safe systems of work
  • Oversee budgets, governance, and project reporting
  • Identify and secure required permissions and approvals
  • Support design activities with Project Designers as needed
  • Produce comprehensive handover packs for project close

Key requirements

  • Proven project management and programme planning experience in a similar industry
  • Background in electrical engineering, construction, civils or renewables (highly desirable)
  • Strong customer and end-user management skills
  • Confidence in reporting, budget control and governance
  • Experience in health & safety planning
  • PRINCE2 or similar qualification (desirable)
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Customer-facing relationship management
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Team coordination and collaboration
  • Project planning and programme management
  • Budget control and governance
  • Health & safety planning

Posted: September 14th, 2026