Project Manager - Infrastructure and Energy (Commercial)

Deliver projects that shape tomorrow

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture. 

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our established Commercial and Project Management team of 11 in Bolton or Stoke. 

In this role, you’ll lead the commercial delivery of high-impact projects across a diverse portfolio including renewable energy (Wind, Solar, BESS), major infrastructure (HS2, linear cable routes, hydrogen pipelines) and Industrial & Commercial Development projects.

The Role

You’ll manage projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards, while building strong client relationships. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading project delivery from tender through to completion
• Managing budgets, programmes, risk and change control
• Coordinating internal teams and external contractors
• Producing client reports, cost forecasts and payment assessments
• Supporting client relationships and contributing to new opportunities
• Undertaking occasional site visits to ensure quality, compliance and HSE standards

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Environmental and Earth Sciences, Planning, ESIA and Engineering along with Global Advisory, on complex and impactful projects, with opportunities for European and international exposure.

Rewards & Benefits

SLR’s ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and full support toward chartership, professional qualifications and licenses, we offer outstanding opportunities for long term career progression.

Our flexible benefits & reward package includes:

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle to work schemes

We believe sustainable careers need balance, that’s why we offer:

• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross border remote working and sabbatical opportunities

Family life and wellbeing matter at SLR: 

We provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and specialist support for mental health, stress, and menopause—supporting our people both professionally and personally.

About You

You’re a proactive, detail-oriented project manager with strong commercial awareness and experience delivering complex UK based projects. You’ll bring:

• A degree in a related discipline
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working with construction contractors and managing delivery
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project
• APM, CEng, NEC or similar qualification (or working towards)
• A driving licence that permits you to legally drive in the UK is required for site visits

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

If this Project Manager role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.