Project Manager - Wind Turbine Installation

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 environments.