Project Manager (Development manager)

Our client, a prominent player in the energy sector, is seeking a highly skilled Development Manager to join their team in Stirling. This permanent position requires an individual with a strong background in BESS, utilities, and project management, who will be responsible for leading and developing multiple energy projects through their pre-construction phases. Key Responsibilities: Manage all designated project work ensuring completion in accordance with safety, technical and legislative policies, adhering to P6 programme, cost, and quality goals. Conduct site visits, attend kick-off meetings, monitor progress, and provide regular updates to both internal teams and the client. Liaise and coordinate with clients, senior management, and stakeholders to meet key programme dates. Execute project plans in line with proposed delivery strategies. Maintain close, proactive working relationships with the client, demonstrating leadership and promoting positive behaviours. Coordinate subcontractors to ensure they deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high standards of quality. Monitor and collate all information throughout the pre-construction phase, ensuring seamless handovers to the delivery team. Support estimating team in creating construction programmes, pricing, risk registers, and initial key safety documentation. Assist consenting teams in developing stakeholder management and consenting plans. Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure cost control and effective administration of project commercials via NEC contracts. Job Requirements: Experience with NEC contracts. Background in high voltage and utilities, ideally including DNO and streetworks. Experience in substation development and build, including civils, electrical, cabling, protection, and RTS. Proven project management skills in pre-construction development and build projects. Significant technical and practical experience with DNO substations and highways projects. Understanding of the power, transmission, and distribution industry. Experience with Primavera P6 and Excel data analysis. Excellent communication skills with the ability to analyse problems and offer effective solutions. Benefits: Competitive salary Car allowance Pension scheme Healthcare benefits Holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum Employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme If you are a driven and experienced Development Manager looking for a rewarding opportunity in the energy sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Stirling