Construction Project Director - Pumped Storage Hydropower
Leading Renewable Energy Developer | Energy Storage & Hydro
We're working exclusively with a prominent renewable energy developer delivering one of the UK's most significant clean energy infrastructure projects - a 400MW+ hydro scheme in the Scottish Highlands.
This project will play a vital role in storing excess renewable energy and supporting UK energy transition to 100% clan energy!
We are exclusively hiring for a Construction Project Director to lead the Construction phase of this flagship development. You'll oversee all aspects of construction, ensuring safety, quality, timelines, and budgets are maintained, while upholding the highest governance standards.
Reporting into senior leadership, you'll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to bring this project through to successful completion and commercial operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead procurement and construction delivery of a large-scale renewable infrastructure project
- Manage contractor and supplier relationships, ensuring alignment on timelines and quality
- Collaborate with internal functions including Public Affairs, Legal, and Engineering
- Build and lead multidisciplinary project teams, optimising resource allocation
- Maintain robust control over cost, schedule, safety, and technical compliance
- Drive adherence to company governance standards and performance metrics
- Represent the project with key stakeholders and reporting lines
Requirements:
- Degree in an engineering or construction-related discipline
- Proven experience leading large capital infrastructure projects
- Background in renewables, hydro, energy storage, or large-scale utilities
- Strong commercial and contractual acumen
- Deep knowledge of UK&I energy infrastructure and regulatory environment
- Experience navigating matrix structures and managing cross-functional teams
- Effective at delivering complex projects on time and within budget
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and organisational leadership
- Fluent in English
What's on offer:
- Lead a nationally significant renewable infrastructure project
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Hybrid working model
- Career growth in a forward-thinking, global energy organisation
- Inclusive, values-led company culture focused on sustainability and innovation
Location: Scotland
This is a rare and high-impact leadership opportunity, and we are proud to be managing it on an exclusive basis.
Recruitment Contact: Deji Ogunsola - [email protected]
For a confidential discussion, get in touch with Deji, who brings over 10 years of experience recruiting within the dams and hydropower sector. Deji can provide insight, guidance, and support as you explore this exciting role.
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