Solar PV Project Manager

Become a Solar PV Project Manager with BayWa r.e. in Edinburgh, UK. Lead repowering projects, manage planning and coordination, and ensure quality and safety on site. Enjoy private health insurance, a flexible working environment, and a yearly performance bonus. Join BayWa r.e. as a Solar PV Project Manager in Edinburgh, UK, and lead repowering projects from quotation to implementation. Collaborate with a supportive team, manage project planning, and ensure high-quality standards on site. This role offers private health insurance, a flexible working environment, and a yearly discretionary performance bonus. Travel across the UK is required, and you will have the chance to develop your skills in a dynamic renewable energy setting.

BayWa r.e. Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Flexible Full Time UTC+00:00

BayWa r.e.

Company Overview

Name

BayWa r.e. is a subsidiary of the BayWa Group

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

Founded

2008

Size

Over 4,500 employees worldwide (source: cbinsights.com). Revenue of over 1 billion USD annually in 2023 (source: baywa-re.vn).

What They Do

BayWa r.e. focuses on renewable energy, particularly on **photovoltaics (solar), onshore wind, and battery storage**. The company offers comprehensive services throughout the entire project lifecycle, including planning, permitting, construction, operation, and trading (source: erneuerbare-energien-hamburg.de). The product range includes complete project management, with BayWa r.e. Solar Systems specializing in modules, inverters, and mounting systems for residential, commercial, and utility projects (source: solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com). Target markets include developers, utilities, independent power producers, and commercial customers, with a focus on utility-scale solar and onshore wind power (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). BayWa r.e. stands out with a **project pipeline of 22 gigawatts in 25 countries**, aiming to achieve an operational capacity of 3 gigawatts by 2026 (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com).

Projects & Track Record

While specific completed projects are not detailed in the available sources, BayWa r.e. manages **existing wind and solar resources** and has a pipeline that includes a 200 MW / 800 MWh battery storage project in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). This initiative is part of the 22 GW pipeline in photovoltaics, onshore wind, and battery storage being implemented in 25 countries (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). Partnerships with Energy Infrastructure Partners aim to expand the portfolio to 3 GW by 2026, while collaboration with utilities and grid operators like Powerlink in Australia strengthens market position (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, BayWa r.e. announced the acquisition of a majority stake by Energy Infrastructure Partners for 157.17 million USD in February 2025, enabling the global expansion of the platform with a 22 GW pipeline and a target of 3 GW operational capacity by 2026 (source: cbinsights.com). The company applied for approval for the 200 MW / 800 MWh battery storage project in Gladstone in 2024 to position itself in emerging renewable energy hubs (source: cbinsights.com). Although no specific mergers or additional funding rounds are documented, the 2023 anniversary celebration of the BayWa Group highlights renewable energy as a key area for growth (source: baywa.com).

Working There

BayWa r.e. is hiring in areas such as **project development, engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, sales, trading, and solar distribution**, with departments focused on executing renewable projects, technology innovation, supply chain, and international operations (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). Active recruitment is taking place at the headquarters in Munich for central functions, as well as in Santa Fe, NM for US solar projects and at project sites in Europe, the USA, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region (source: solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com). The corporate culture reflects the cooperative roots of BayWa AG, with a focus on quality, innovation, and long-term stability, pursuing an "open, honest, process-oriented" approach (source: wikipedia.org).

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Repowering team, based from our Edinburgh or Milton Keynes offices. The role will require some UK travel.

You will work alongside a diverse and supportive team to support the deliver the aims and objectives of our clients repowering and revamping projects.

What you will do

Lead repowering projects of solar PV plants from quotation through to implementation, including additional work and FAC punch list items.
Manage project program including planning, coordination, reporting, and oversee the technical and material related activities.
Communicate with customers and assist with delivering relevant information as requested.
Support in developing PV repowering/revamping offering and establishing standard processes.
Facilitate interface with central group and business entity functions i.e. technical LV & HV, marketing, commercial, and purchasing teams.
Support establishing network of suppliers and sub-contractors suitable for the PV repowering/revamping projects.
Continuously monitor and maintain excellent levels of quality and safety on site.
Understand client requirements and develop technical proposal (incl. quotation, tender management) for PV repowering/ revamping projects.
Develop project programs and identify opportunities, liaising with asset management team and analyzing solar portfolio of existing and potential new clients to review items such as large-
Support additional works from quotation through to implementation, including management of post-FAC and onboarding punch list items.
Continuously monitor and maintain excellent levels of quality and safety on site.
Work closely with Project coordinator to ensure project delivery.
Develop project programs and identify opportunities, liaising with asset management team and analysing solar portfolio of existing and potential new clients to review items such as large-scale warranty claims, issues with performance and assets, technology upgrade etc.
Carry out future revamping design proposals.

What you'll need to succeed

Degree in industrial engineering or similar educational background.
Proven experience in the field of development and realization of PV systems.
Profound knowledge of the PV industry and thorough technical understanding, background in EPC / project development is beneficial.
Working knowledge of CDM regulations advantageous.
Well experienced in using AutoCAD.
Experience in using a range of design software.
Ideally CESGA Qualified.
Project management experience, managing construction and/or additional works.
Strong financial understanding.
Experience in both ground mount and rooftop installations.
Experience with design engineering software and tools advantageous.
Excellent customer interface and experience creating quotes.
Able to multitask effectively.
Good negotiation skills, intercultural competence, and strong communication skills.
Business fluent in English, an additional European language is a plus.
Good understanding of site H&S requirements.
18th Edition Electrical Regulations Qualification, NVQ or City & Guilds in electrical installation would be advantageous.
Willing to travel anywhere in UK.
Full clean driving licence.
Right to work in the United Kingdom.

What's in it for you?

Private Health Insurance.
Life Assurance Cover.
Company Pension Scheme.
Flexible Working Environment.
Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme.
Excellent Company Culture.
Mental Health First Aid support.
Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling.
Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank.
Cycle 2 Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility after 12 months employment).