Job Title Project Manager Origination
Location Northumberland (Newcastle), Yorkshire (York), Lincolnshire (Peterborough/Cambridge), Norfolk (Norwich) & Wales
Salary from £59,200, bonus up to 15% and health cover
Flexible Working Pattern
Help us create a better future, quicker
At ScottishPower Renewables, we're developing the next generation of clean energy projects that will power homes, businesses and communities for decades to come.
We're looking for a commercially minded Project Manager to identify, assess and secure new renewable energy opportunities across the UK and Republic of Ireland. This is a highly visible role at the front end of our development pipeline, where you'll play a critical part in finding and securing the sites that become tomorrow's renewable energy projects.
If you enjoy combining commercial negotiation, strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and project leadership, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within one of the world's leading renewable energy businesses.
What you’ll be doing
You'll take ownership of identifying and securing new development opportunities that support ScottishPower Renewables' ambitious growth plans.
Working with internal specialists, landowners, consultants and external partners, you'll lead projects from initial site identification through to successful handover into development.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading site searches and feasibility studies, including reviews of grid capacity, energy resource, access constraints and deliverability.
What you’ll bring
We're interested in people who combine strong commercial instincts with the ability to manage complex projects and build trusted relationships.
You'll likely have experience in:
You'll also bring:
Desirable:
Essential:
What’s in it for you
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
Why ScottishPower
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] .
Mobility
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-22-2026
