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Project Manager - Wind Turbine Installation
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Position Summary
Granite Recruitment are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead the delivery of a Wind Farm installation project, involving the erection of 9 x Nordex N149 turbines. This role demands a results-focused individual with a proven track record in managing large-scale wind turbine installation projects, from preconstruction planning through to full handover.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, health & safety, and stakeholder communication to ensure safe, compliant, and on-time project delivery. This is a high-profile role, with autonomy and accountability for delivering a strategically important project.
This role is a fixed-term contract and is required to start ASAP. The role has the potential to go permanent for the right candidate. This is also a home based role with travel to site required.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Execution
* Manage the full lifecycle of wind turbine installation, including civil interfaces, logistics, cranage, pre-assembly, mechanical and electrical installation, commissioning and punch list close-out.
* Develop and deliver the Project Execution Plan, aligning with the EPC, OEM, client, and internal requirements.
* Drive day-to-day coordination, progress tracking, resource allocation, and issue resolution.
* Maintain full ownership of project schedule, budget, quality, and risk registers.
Team Management
* Lead and manage a site team comprising of a site manager, HSE manager, site administrators, logistics leads, storekeepers, and technicians.
* Ensure site teams are fully resourced and competent through active support from recruitment, training, and deployment.
* Foster a performance-driven, safety-first culture across all teams and subcontractors.
Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ)
* Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, LOLER, PUWER, OEM guidelines, and AES procedures.
* Drive HSEQ KPIs, enforce RAMS compliance, and lead by example during safety inspections and toolbox talks.
* Coordinate all HAZIDs, SIMOPs, and Lift Plans, including liaison with appointed lifting authorities and site crane supervisors.
Planning & Documentation
* Maintain the project tracker including work packs, RAMS, method statements, manuals, DCC register, training matrix, rota, project reporting, and tool tracking logs.
* Support the development of site-specific method statements and risk assessments.
* Oversee documentation flow, including quality records, inspection test plans (ITPs), and installation checklists.
Commercial & Stakeholder Engagement
* Support commercial reporting, early warnings, variations, and claims with the Commercial Team.
* Engage with the client (BMS) during regular site and programme meetings.
* Ensure all subcontractors and suppliers are contractually aligned and delivering to expectations.
Essential Requirements
* Minimum 5 years of project management experience in wind turbine installation (onshore).
* Demonstrated experience delivering wind projects.
* Proven ability to manage large, cross-functional teams and subcontractors in high-pressure environments.
* Strong understanding of CDM regulations, lifting operations, WTSR, LOLER/PUWER compliance, and OEM installation manuals.
* Competent in project planning tools and reporting software.
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Attributes
* Engineering or Construction-related degree or equivalent professional experience.
* Familiarity with SAP, Nordex Control, Upvise systems.
* AI-savvy and open to applying technology to optimise delivery.
* Forward-thinking, disciplined, adaptable, and comfortable challenging the status quo.
* Experience working within ISO9001 / ISO14001 / ISO45001 certified environmentsBefore You Apply
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