Project Manager (Development manager)

Matchtech · Edinburgh, Scotland

Project Manager (Development manager) at Matchtech, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, paying £60,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£60,000 per annum
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
13 Aug 2026
Sector
Business Development

About 15% above the going rate for business development

Reference 605158

About the role


Our client, a prominent player in the energy sector, is seeking a highly skilled Development Manager to join their team in Stirling. This permanent position requires an individual with a strong background in BESS, utilities, and project management, who will be responsible for leading and developing multiple energy projects through their pre-construction phases.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage all designated project work ensuring completion in accordance with safety, technical and legislative policies, adhering to P6 programme, cost, and quality goals.
  • Conduct site visits, attend kick-off meetings, monitor progress, and provide regular updates to both internal teams and the client.
  • Liaise and coordinate with clients, senior management, and stakeholders to meet key programme dates.
  • Execute project plans in line with proposed delivery strategies.
  • Maintain close, proactive working relationships with the client, demonstrating leadership and promoting positive behaviours.
  • Coordinate subcontractors to ensure they deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high standards of quality.
  • Monitor and collate all information throughout the pre-construction phase, ensuring seamless handovers to the delivery team.
  • Support estimating team in creating construction programmes, pricing, risk registers, and initial key safety documentation.
  • Assist consenting teams in developing stakeholder management and consenting plans.
  • Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure cost control and effective administration of project commercials via NEC contracts.

Job Requirements:

  • Experience with NEC contracts.
  • Background in high voltage and utilities, ideally including DNO and streetworks.
  • Experience in substation development and build, including civils, electrical, cabling, protection, and RTS.
  • Proven project management skills in pre-construction development and build projects.
  • Significant technical and practical experience with DNO substations and highways projects.
  • Understanding of the power, transmission, and distribution industry.
  • Experience with Primavera P6 and Excel data analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to analyse problems and offer effective solutions.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Car allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum
  • Employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme


If you are a driven and experienced Development Manager looking for a rewarding opportunity in the energy sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Stirling.

Reference: 605158 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 13 Aug 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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