Renewables Manager

Job Title: Renewables Manager
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £65,000+ DOE
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
Opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded Renewables Manager to lead and develop the renewables operations for a specialsit multi-trade contractor with a head office location on the outskirts of Glasgow City Centre.
This is a permanent opportunity for a motivated professional with strong technical knowledge of renewable energy systems, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage projects from planning through to successful delivery.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the growth of the renewables division, ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, customer service, and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
As Renewables Manager, you will be responsible for:
* Managing and developing the renewables division, including day-to-day operations, project delivery, and team performance.
* Overseeing renewable energy projects from initial enquiry and design through to installation, commissioning, and handover.
* Providing technical guidance across renewable technologies such as solar PV, battery storage, heat pumps, EV charging, and associated energy solutions.
* Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.Managing engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery. Reviewing technical specifications, drawings, surveys, quotations, and project documentation.
* Supporting commercial activity, including estimating, tendering, client meetings, and identifying new business opportunities.
* Ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, health and safety requirements, and accreditation schemes.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, contractors, consultants, and supply chain partners.
* Monitoring project performance, reporting on progress, and implementing improvements where required. Supporting recruitment, training, and development of renewables team members as the division grows.
Skills and Experience Required
The ideal candidate will have:
* Proven experience in a renewables management, project management, or technical leadership role.
* Strong knowledge of renewable energy technologies, ideally including solar PV, battery storage, heat pumps, and EV charging.
* Experience managing installation teams, subcontractors, and multiple projects simultaneously.
* A solid understanding of health and safety, compliance, and industry best practice.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, costs, and project profitability.
* Experience working with domestic, commercial, or industrial renewable energy projects.
* Ability to liaise confidently with clients, suppliers, engineers, and senior management.
* Relevant technical qualifications, accreditations, or industry certifications would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence is desirable due to the location and nature of the role.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
* Proactive, professional, and solutions focused.
* Confident leading teams and taking ownership of projects.
* Commercially aware with a strong eye for detail.
* Passionate about renewable energy and sustainability.
* Able to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities.
* Committed to delivering excellent service and high-quality results
* Salary of £65,000+ depending on experience.
* Permanent, full-time role.
* Monday to Friday working hours, 8:30am–5:00pm.
* Opportunity to lead and grow a renewables division.
* Varied and rewarding projects across the renewables sector.
* Supportive working environment with long-term career potential.
How to Apply
To apply for the Renewables Manager position, please submit your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience or call Fraser on (phone number removed)