Job Title Project Manager- Onshore Development
Salary from £59,200, up to 15% bonus and health cover
Help us create a better future, quicker
The Project Manager will become a member of the Onshore Development Team based in Glasgow. This role encompasses all aspects of project development to ensure the effective delivery of Onshore renewable wind and repower projects to meet SPR’s ambitious Onshore pipeline growth targets.
You will focus on the delivery of planning consents/permits for the projects with all necessary financial approval and budgetary control associated. You will establish strong relationships with all major stakeholders including Regulators, Planning Authorities, Governments, Communities, landowners, land agents, legal advisors, sub consultants and suppliers.
Most activities will be based in SPR’s Head Office in Glasgow, however some travel may be required to facilitate project meetings and site visits.
Lead the successful development and delivery of renewable energy projects, including wind farms, solar developments and battery energy storage facilities. You will provide strategic project and commercial guidance, oversee budgets, forecasting and cost control, manage project risks, and assess project viability to ensure successful outcomes. The role also includes leading multidisciplinary project teams and maintaining the highest standards of health and safety throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage the planning and consenting process from inception through to determination, including the development of consent and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) strategies. You will oversee the preparation and review of Environmental Statements, planning applications, appeals and public inquiries, while working closely with land specialists to secure the rights necessary for project delivery.
Build and maintain strong relationships with external consultants, contractors, grid operators and key stakeholders. You will coordinate grid connection studies and applications, manage supplier performance, and engage effectively with Local Authorities, government departments, statutory consultees and other stakeholders to secure project approvals, resolve objections and identify innovative solutions that support project progression.
- Project Management capability and experience.
- Planning/Environmental Qualification or Technical discipline.
- Renewable project design techniques and requirements and/or experience of consenting major infrastructure projects in the UK.
- Environmental Impact Assessment detailed knowledge and awareness.
- Knowledge of the local and national planning process.
- Some awareness of energy yield assessment.
- Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills, including land negotiations.
- The ability to oversee the compilation of high-quality Environmental Impact Assessments.
- The ability to develop and deliver high quality planning applications and fit for purpose consents.
- A highly developed understanding of the impacts of construction on the environment.
- Be an innovative and creative thinker, excellent communicator and you must be highly organised and used to working to very challenging deadlines.
- IT literate with the ability to operate MS Office systems and other IT based project management software.
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference . From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.
ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected] .
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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
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Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
August-15-2026
