Project Manager – 70MW Ground-Mounted PV Project

Location: East Midlands
Start Date: October 2026
Contract Length: 15 months
Contract Type: Self-employed – contract via UK Ltd, Umbrella or CIS
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Hours: 40–50 hours per week

The Project

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the EPC team delivering a 70MW ground-mounted solar PV project in the East Midlands.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in the delivery of this utility-scale project, managing stakeholders, programme, commercial and delivery activities through the project lifecycle.

Please note that the client will not provide travel or accommodation expenses.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience managing utility-scale solar PV projects in the UK.
• Strong knowledge and practical exposure to G99 and UK grid-code requirements.
• Successfully delivered at least one full UK project from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through to Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Experience working within an EPC delivery environment.
• The ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders while maintaining focus on programme, quality, cost and project objectives.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Availability to interview and mobilise within the next 4–6 weeks.

Additional Information

This is a 15-month Outside IR35 contract, with flexibility to contract via a UK Ltd company, Umbrella or CIS.

The role will be delivered on a hybrid basis, with project requirements determining site attendance. Candidates should be prepared to manage their own travel and accommodation arrangements, as these costs will not be covered by the client.