Technical Project Manager - Solar O&M - Utility-Scale
A leading renewable energy operator is seeking an experienced Solar Technical Project Manager to deliver technical projects across a portfolio of operational utility‑scale solar PV assets, with a strong focus on Operations & Maintenance (O&M), asset reliability, lifecycle optimisation, and performance improvement. This role is ideal for a technically strong project manager who thrives in an operating plant environment, working closely with O&M, asset management, and engineering teams to enhance availability, safety, and long‑term asset value.
Role Overview
Reporting into the Solar Technical Services function within O&M and Asset Management, the Solar Technical Project Manager is responsible for leading technical, engineering, and improvement projects on operating solar PV plants. The role spans the full project lifecycle - from technical feasibility and business case development, through execution, commissioning, handover into operations, and post‑implementation review - ensuring all work supports safe operations, asset performance, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
O&M‑Focused Project Delivery
- Lead end‑to‑end delivery of technical and engineering projects within operating solar assets
- Deliver plant upgrades, retrofits, life‑extension initiatives, performance improvements, and compliance projects
- Ensure smooth handover of completed projects into O&M, including documentation, training, and asset registers
- Support long‑term reliability, availability, and maintainability of solar PV plants
Technical & Asset Management Support
- Develop technical feasibility studies, scopes, specifications, and execution plans focused on operational assets
- Lead cost-benefit analyses and lifecycle assessments to support asset optimisation decisions
- Support CAPEX and OPEX planning, budgeting, and cost control within the O&M environment
- Provide advanced technical input to Asset Management on performance issues, failures, and improvement opportunities
Contractor, OEM & Stakeholder Management
- Manage EPCs, OEMs, specialist contractors, and service providers operating on live sites
- Coordinate closely with O&M teams, Engineering, HSEQ, Procurement, and Finance to ensure safe and integrated delivery
- Support tender adjudication and contract mobilisation from an O&M and maintainability perspective
- Monitor contractor performance, safety compliance, and quality of workmanship
Operational Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all projects comply with grid codes, statutory requirements, and internal technical standards
- Promote and enforce a strong safety‑first culture across all site activities
- Participate in site safety audits, method statement reviews, and technical risk assessments
- Ensure projects are executed without compromising plant availability or safety
Incident Response & Continuous Improvement
- Lead or support technical recovery and remediation projects following major plant failures, incidents, or force majeure events
- Analyse operational issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective technical solutions
- Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of O&M technical standards and processes
Minimum Requirements
- BSc/BEng in Electrical Engineering or BTech equivalent
- 6+ years' experience in the electrical or renewable energy sector
- Proven experience delivering projects on operational utility‑scale solar PV or power generation plants
- Strong working knowledge of solar PV technologies (inverters, modules, transformers, BoP, SCADA interfaces)
- Formal Project Management qualification (PMP or equivalent) advantageous
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong experience managing projects in live, operating plant environments
- Proven ability to balance technical delivery with operational constraints
- Solid CAPEX and OPEX budgeting, cost control, and financial governance experience
- Strong understanding of EPC, OEM, and maintenance contracts (e.g. FIDIC)
- Excellent coordination across O&M, Engineering, HSEQ, Finance, and Procurement teams
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, ERP systems, and reporting tools
Technical Project Manager - Solar O&M - Utility-Scale
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