Solar Lead

We are seeking an experienced Solar Lead to provide programme-level governance, technical oversight, and executive escalation support for utility-scale solar generation assets within a large renewable energy programme. The role acts as the PMO governance and technical escalation owner for the Solar package, transforming site findings, performance data, risks, and interface challenges into strategic recommendations that support client decision-making.

The Solar Lead is responsible for overseeing EPC delivery performance, managing critical interfaces, assessing project readiness, and ensuring alignment with programme objectives related to safety, quality, schedule, ESG commitments, commissioning, and handover requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Governance & Delivery Oversight

• Provide programme-level oversight of Solar EPC contractors and associated delivery partners.

• Monitor contractor performance against contractual scope, schedule, quality, commissioning, and ESG commitments.

• Support governance processes, executive reporting, and escalation management for solar package delivery.

• Ensure project execution remains aligned with programme objectives, milestones, and client expectations.

  Qualifications

• Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.

• Master's Degree is desirable.

  Experience

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in utility-scale solar, renewable energy, power generation, or major infrastructure programmes.

• Proven experience managing large-scale Solar EPC projects through construction, commissioning, and handover phases.