Title: Senior Project Manager - Delivery
Location: Glasgow
Department: Downing Renewable Developments
To apply, you must have the full right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
About Downing
Downing is a fast growing, entrepreneurial investment manager headquartered in the City of London, with four offices across the UK and Sweden and over 200 members of staff. We believe a great investment opportunity isn’t just financial, it’s a chance to invest in things that matter – our environment, our health, our society, our local communities and our economy.
Our ability to adapt and innovate to create investment products for our customers is key to our growth and success – and our vision is to be recognised as a leader in our chosen market sectors.
As a business, we have made a commitment to responsible investing, which you can read more about here: https://www.downing.co.uk/responsible-investing. We are a certified B Corporation and signatories of the Principles for Responsible Investment, the United Nations Global Compact and the Financial Reporting Council Stewardship Code.
Diversity is important to us and we see the benefits that having a team with a range of backgrounds and perspectives can bring. We are bold and ambitious, straightforward and we support each other. These core values are vital to everything we do – from the businesses we invest in, to the people we hire.
Downing Renewable Developments
Downing Renewable Developments (DRD) is a renewable development team, responsible for identifying suitable renewable energy project opportunities and then undertaking the required grid connection, land agreement and planning processes to obtain successfully developed projects. Following the development phase of the projects, they will then be constructed and operated long term.
Role and responsibilities
The role, based in Glasgow, will be to support in the development and delivery of high-quality renewable energy projects by leading individual tasks and supporting senior team members in other tasks.
In particular, the role-holder will be expected to support and manage key pre-construction and construction activities including grid applications, general engineering activities, procuring and placing contracts, pre-construction activities (such as planning condition discharge), contract administration and reporting, resolution of ad-hoc issues, monitoring technical and HSE compliance and managing the overall delivery of projects until handover to the asset management team. The role-holder will also require to undertake development and operation works that provides the role-holder with all round knowledge of the project life cycle and overall business.
The role-holder is anticipated to have a wide range of technical capability, a real desire to succeed and be able to work autonomously and propose innovative solutions to problems.
Key skills and experience
- Project Management / Engineering / Planning Qualification (degree level as a minimum).
- Minimum of 7 years experience within the renewable energy industry
- Strong experience of project management and leading the development and delivery of projects at various stages in the project lifecycle including the delivery of windfarms, grid connections, solar PV or battery storage projects (experience in other industries with suitable transferrable skills will also be considered).
- Experience of contract preparation, negotiation and administration including tracking contract performance, managing payment processes and management of contract deliverables.
- Experience of working with grid operators and managing the delivery of grid connections.
- Experience of managing project stakeholders including regulators, statutory consultees and local communities.
- An understanding of project financial management, project economics, energy markets and, in particular, the opportunities presented by new technologies.
- Understanding of and able to implement quality assurance processes
- Understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation applicable to construction projects particularly CDM
- Experience of UK consenting processes
- Experience in the use of technical software (such as AutoCAD, GIS, PVSyst)
- An ability to anticipate project issues and propose creative solutions.
- An ability to translate technical detail into commercial impact.
- An ability to manage several project tasks at once and be able to plan and prioritise project workload.
Personal profile
- Passionate about what you do - you are always happy to roll up your sleeves.
- Team player – have fun! We do our best to cultivate an open, honest, hard-working but fun culture at Downing.
- Customer oriented - you are approachable, friendly and professional whilst working diligently. Nothing is too much trouble.
- Assertive and focus on execution – you make things happen.
- Eloquent – you can explain complex things in simple, relevant terms, and in good English.
Pay and benefits
For the successful candidate, we will put together an attractive reward package that will include:
- Competitive starting salary
- Discretionary bonus and other success based financial incentives
- Pension scheme
- Health insurance
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Death in service insurance
- Additional social perks
Additional details
To understand what information we collect about you, how we will use it and for what purpose, please read our privacy notice.
Downing is passionate about creating an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates diversity. This drives our ambition and brings us closer to our investment community.
We appreciate all interest in Downing and applications received, however please note we will only be able to contact the most suitable applicants.
About Downing
Downing is dedicated to delivering investments that matter – for our economy, our health, our society, our local communities and our environment.
For over 35 years, our highly experienced team and our entrepreneurial spirit has driven us to seek out long-term and unique opportunities that solve challenges faced by investors, companies and society.
From our headquarters in the City of London, and from offices in Cardiff, Glasgow, Helsinki and Stockholm, we structure and manage innovative investments that meet specific investor needs and look to the future with conviction. Our 200-plus employees drive our vision of long-term value creation, which we achieve by being bold, straightforward and ambitious.
Guided by these principles we have a broad range of investment opportunities. Our private market offerings include renewable energy infrastructure, private equity and private credit. In public markets, we have a boutique of specialist fund managers that provide a distinctive suite of investment mandates.
As a certified B Corp, we take our responsibilities, to our investors, our stakeholders and society, seriously. We invest for return while always considering our impact on the world.
Diversity is important to us, and we see the benefits that having a team with a range of backgrounds and perspectives can bring. We are bold and ambitious, straightforward and we support each other. These core values are vital to everything we do – from the businesses we invest in, to the people we hire.
About the team
IT Operations and Security is a growing team at Downing with the primary goal of improving operational efficiency across the business. The team is also responsible for Information Security, Data Governance, and ISO accreditation, this role will have some involvement in these areas.
Role and responsibilities
The IT Operations Assistant serves as a central coordinating role, facilitating the effective functioning of the IT department by providing support in procurement, inventory management, logistics, record keeping, and compliance. Although this position is not exclusively technical, it is integral to IT delivery, bridging people, processes, and systems within the organisation.
Participation in ongoing training, professional development and compliance training in line with an FCA-registered business would be expected.
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Operational and administrative support
- Maintain and update records, databases, and documentation related to IT operations.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of IT process documentation, checklists and standard operating procedures.
- Help draft and update user guides, FAQs, and training materials for internal systems and tools (e.g., ClickUp, ITOS, Power BI, SharePoint)
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth execution of IT initiatives
- Collate and prepare data used for IT operational reporting.
Inventory procurement
- Help with the procurement and inventory management of IT assets.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure timely replenishment of stock.
- Conduct regular audits of inventory to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Managing couriers
- Coordinate and manage courier services for the IT department, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of equipment.
- Track and document all shipments and resolve any issues related to courier services, including delays or lost items.
Induction and access setup
- Facilitate onboarding of new starters: ensure access to ClickUp, ITOS, Power BI, and shared folders.
- Support leavers’ processes and maintain system access hygiene
Key skills and experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Broad understanding of IT systems, networks, and software applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members and other departments.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Creative approach to finding solutions and improving processes.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle unexpected challenges
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Efficient time management skills.
- Commitment to providing excellent support to users.
- Experience in managing IT inventory and procurement processes.
- Ability to track and manage IT assets and supplies.
- Experience in a similar IT support or administrative role would be beneficial.
Personal profile
Detail-oriented and proactive IT Admin Support professional with experience in providing comprehensive administrative support. Adept at managing IT assets, and ensuring seamless communication between departments. Known for good problem-solving skills, strong organisational abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality support to enhance operational efficiency.
- Passionate about what you do - you are always happy to roll up your sleeves.
- Team player – have fun! We do our best to cultivate an open, honest, hard-working but fun culture at Downing.
- Customer oriented - you are approachable, friendly and professional whilst working diligently. Nothing is too much trouble.
- Assertive and focus on execution – you make things happen.
- Eloquent – you can explain complex things in simple, relevant terms, and in good English.
This role is perfect for someone who:
- Has administrative or operational experience in a tech-related environment.
- Understands IT and systems thinking.
- Enjoys organising, tracking, and making things run smoothly behind the scenes.
- Wants to grow knowledge of broader IT operations, security, or governance areas.
Pay and benefits
For the successful candidate, we will put together an attractive reward package that will include:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications
- Discretionary bonus
- Pension scheme
- Health insurance
- Life assurance
- Income Protection
- Death in service
- Additional social perks
Additional details
All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or have a working visa.
We endeavour to reply to all individual applicants and will provide feedback for any candidates that reach the interview stage.
Please note, we are committed to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.
To understand what information we collect about you, how we will use it and for what purpose, please read our privacy notice
