Project Director in Greater London
17 Days Old
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Job Description
Project Director – World’s Largest Solar Power Project
Base: Mumbai | Site: Kutch (Frequent Travel)
☀️ Landmark Renewable Energy Programme | EPCM
Global Engineering Talent has been appointed as the exclusive search partner to support the delivery of the world’s largest single-site solar power project , based in India. This is a career-defining leadership role on one of the most significant renewable energy programmes ever undertaken globally.
We are seeking a Project Director to provide full lifecycle leadership across design, contracts, construction, and HSSE, ensuring safe, timely, and commercially robust delivery of this multi-billion-dollar EPCM programme.
The Role
As Project Director, you will hold ultimate responsibility for project delivery, acting as the senior authority interfacing with investors, EPC/EPCM partners, contractors, and internal leadership teams.
Key responsibilities include:
Overall leadership of a $1bn+ solar power and infrastructure programme
End-to-end project governance across design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover
Strategic oversight of contracts, commercial performance, and risk management
Full accountability for programme schedule, cost, quality, and HSSE performance
Leadership of large, multidisciplinary EPCM and contractor teams
Stakeholder management at board, investor, and government interface level
Ensuring compliance with international standards, local regulations, and best-in-class delivery practices
Regular travel between Mumbai and site in Kutch
Candidate Profile
We are targeting senior, battle-tested delivery leaders with a proven track record on mega-scale energy or infrastructure programmes.
Essential requirements:
25+ years’ experience delivering large-scale solar power plants and/or major infrastructure projects
Proven experience leading programmes with a minimum value of USD $1bn
Strong EPC / EPCM project management background
Demonstrable experience overseeing design, contracts, construction, and HSSE
Comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced, high-profile project environments
Graduate Engineer qualification (minimum requirement)
Experience working on international or emerging market projects is highly advantageous
Location & Contract
Base location: Mumbai
Site: Kutch (frequent travel required)
Contract duration: 2 years (with potential extension)
Package & Benefits
This role offers a best-in-market remuneration package , designed to attract top-tier global talent, including:
Market-leading salary
Full housing provision
Relocation support
Medical insurance
Visa sponsorship
All travel costs covered
Structured mobilisation and support throughout the assignment
Why This Role?
Lead a once-in-a- renewable energy project
Operate at a scale rarely available even at senior executive level
Play a direct role in the global energy transition
Deliver a legacy project that will define your career
Confidential enquiries:
James Goodall
Founder & Director – Global Engineering Talent
James@globalengineeringtalent.com
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- Location:
- Greater London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
