Quinbrook and Private Energy Partners
Project Director
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About Us
Private Energy Partners (PEP) is a fast-growing renewable energy developer delivering utility-scale projects and infrastructure that accelerate decarbonisation. Our work spans solar, storage and industrial energy solutions, with a focus on commercial strength, technical excellence and responsible development.
PEP operates as a dedicated affiliate of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, supporting project origination, development, asset management and revenue optimisation across the UK, US and Australia.
Quinbrook is a leading global energy transition investor with approximately $9 billion in assets under management and a track record of investing in over 40GW of power capacity across 240+ projects worldwide.
Together, PEP and Quinbrook combine deep delivery expertise with strong institutional backing - enabling the development of large-scale, high-impact energy infrastructure at the forefront of the transition.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Project Director to provide senior leadership and overall accountability for the delivery of major renewable energy projects within our portfolio. Acting on behalf of long-term investment funds, you will set project strategy and oversee delivery across all phases, from development through to construction, commissioning and handover.
You will lead project teams and direct a broad range of contractors, consultants and stakeholders - including EPC contractors, OEMs, grid operators and authorities - ensuring strong governance, commercial control and performance.
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With responsibility for programme, procurement strategy, cost and risk management, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with investment objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects, ensuring safe, on-time and on-budget execution
- Define and manage overall project strategy, programme and sequencing across all phases
- Oversee project budgets, commercial performance and contract administration, including change, claims and dispute resolution
- Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and issues across development, construction and commissioning
- Provide leadership and oversight of key stakeholders (EPC, OEMs, interconnection contractors, grid operators, authorities and landowners), ensuring:
- Delivery against schedule, cost, quality and compliance targets
- Strong governance, HSEQ standards and contractual alignment
- Effective resolution of technical, engineering and delivery challenges
- Lead procurement strategy and tender evaluation, ensuring clear scope definition and appropriate risk allocation
- Oversee key project milestones and transitions, including construction mobilisation, commissioning, handover and contract close-out
- Ensure robust project reporting, documentation and controls are maintained
- Support pre-construction activities, including permitting, grid compliance and portfolio risk management
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice across project delivery
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Requirements
- ~10 years’ proven experience delivering large-scale renewable energy or power infrastructure projects in a senior project leadership role
- Strong expertise in project delivery, commercial management, contracts and risk
- Experience managing complex stakeholder environments, including grid operators and major contractors
- Good understanding of construction, commissioning and grid compliance processes
- Strong knowledge of procurement strategies and contract structures (e.g. EPC, BoP, OEM)
- Proven leadership, communication and decision-making capabilities
- High attention to detail, with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Willingness to travel to UK project sites (c.15–30%)
Desirable
- Full lifecycle experience across renewable energy projects
- Experience delivering solar PV and/or BESS projects
- Understanding of electrical systems, grid codes and commissioning requirements
- Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent advanced experience
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, bonus, incentives and benefits package.
- Work on exciting and impactful renewable energy projects that contribute to a sustainable future.
- Long term stability and the opportunity to see projects through to completion in an asset-owner environment.
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