Senior Project Manager UK

R0001599 Senior Project Manager UK (Open)

We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.

We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside.

Discover more about our business here:  https://nadara.com/about/

Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect.

Discover more about our culture and approach here:  https://nadara.com/living-the-company/

## Job Description Summary:
The Project Manager is responsible for leading renewable energy projects from late-stage development through FID, RtB, construction and COD, ensuring delivery in line with approved business case, schedule, budget, quality and HSE requirements.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities include:

- Lead and manage a portfolio of renewable energy projects across different technologies, from late-stage development through construction and COD.
- Drive projects through Final Investment Decision (FID), Ready to Build (RtB) and Commercial Operation Date (COD) in line with approved targets, budget and schedule.
- Take ownership and accountability for project objectives, proactively maximizing project value and protecting the approved business case.
- Ensure projects are properly engineered, procured, constructed, commissioned and connected on time and within budget.
- Lead and coordinate the preparation of the FID package , ensuring alignment across technical, commercial, financial and contractual workstreams.
- Develop and manage the integrated project schedule, including key milestones, critical path and dependencies, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and removing execution constraints.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts and key financial KPIs, maintaining appropriate project governance and cost control.
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and interfaces between internal functions, contractors, advisers and external stakeholders.
- Support Procurement in defining contracting and procurement strategies and oversee their implementation through construction.
- Coordinate the negotiation and management of construction, quality and project-related contracts, including variations and claims, in coordination with Procurement and relevant internal functions.
- Coordinate the project financing strategy with the Finance team and the offtake strategy with the Energy Markets team.
- Ensure high standards of HSE and quality throughout engineering, construction and commissioning, working closely with the relevant specialist functions.
- Oversee construction, commissioning and project close-out, ensuring appropriate management of contractors, interfaces, contractual obligations and project risks.
- Coordinate project handover to Operations, including achievement of PAC (Provisional Acceptance Certificate) and completion of the required handover documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

- Minimum 5 years' experience in project management roles within the energy, infrastructure or construction sectors.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant discipline such as engineering, renewable energy, planning, environmental or sustainability studies.
- Experience in renewable energy development and/or construction, with a demonstrable track record of delivering project objectives.
- Good understanding of the key financial drivers and KPIs of renewable energy projects and their impact on project value.
- Strong project planning, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder-management capabilities.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other relevant project-management applications.
- Willingness to travel extensively across Europe.i
- Pragmatic, proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem solving.
- Strong communication and influencing skills across internal and external stakeholders, including both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong leadership skills combined with an empathetic and collaborative approach .
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams.
- Full clean driving licence.

Desirable Skills & Experience

- Experience in quality, health and safety management within design, construction and commissioning environments.
- Experience managing EPC/BOP or other major construction contracts.
- Experience with contract variations, claims and contractor performance management.
- Understanding of renewable project financing, project economics and offtake structures.
- Experience with project commissioning, acceptance and handover to Operations

What you'll do

- Build robust project finance models from scratch for wind, solar and storage projects
- Develop debt sizing, debt sculpting, financing waterfalls, covenant modelling, refinancing scenarios and sensitivity analyses
- Perform DCF and NAV valuations for individual assets and renewable energy portfolios
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Group's strategic valuation model, supporting business planning, portfolio valuation and long-term strategic analysis
- Prepare investment analyses and business cases for Senior Management and the Investment Committee
- Support M&A transactions through financial analysis, scenario modelling and valuation workstreams
- Challenge commercial, technical and financing assumptions to assess project value and risk
- Continuously improve modelling standards, transparency and analytical quality across the team

What we're looking for

- 3–4 years of experience in project finance modelling and valuation
- Experience in renewable energy or infrastructure gained within an IPP, advisory firm, M&A team or transaction services
- Outstanding Excel and financial modelling skills
- Ability to build complex project finance models independently from a blank workbook ( this is the key requirement )
- Strong understanding of corporate finance and valuation methodologies
- Excellent analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or another quantitative discipline
- Professional proficiency in English

Nice to have

- Experience supporting M&A transactions, financial due diligence and an understanding of transaction documentation
- Familiarity with electricity markets and renewable energy revenue mechanisms (PPAs, CfDs, merchant exposure, etc.)
- Experience managing analytical workstreams and coordinating advisors across complex transactions
- VBA, Power Query or Excel automation skills

Why join us

- Work on high-profile acquisitions and strategic initiatives with real decision-making impact
- Build sophisticated project finance models from scratch rather than maintaining existing templates
- Contribute to the Group's strategic valuation model and long-term business planning
- Gain direct exposure to Senior Management and the Investment Committee
- Join one of Europe's leading renewable energy platforms
- Accelerate your development across valuation, M&A and project finance in a highly technical environment

Pay and benefits

At Nadara, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow.

Our rewards package reflects that commitment, including flexible ways of working, continuous learning and development opportunities, and initiatives focused on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

We recognise effort and dedication, and we make sure it’s matched with fair pay and meaningful benefits - join us and be part of an international renewable energy company that invests in both your personal and professional growth.

Salary range : 70K-80K + variable bonus and benefits

The compensation range indicated in the job posting represents an estimated average range for the position. The final remuneration will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with EU pay transparency.

Equality and equity

Nadara is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that a truly sustainable future is built by diverse minds and voices, and we want everyone to feel they belong and can thrive.

Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, skills, and potential, and pay is determined fairly - considering each individual’s experience, qualifications and contribution.

Together, we’re building an inclusive culture where everyone has the chance to make an impact, because when people thrive - so does our planet.

What we expect from you

We’re looking for people who share our passion for making a difference: curious minds that are eager to learn, grow and take ownership.

If you bring initiative, commitment and a collaborative mindset, we’ll give you the space and support to flourish.

Location:
London
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Subtype:
Regular