Job Description
Help shape the future of renewable energy delivery.
At Elgin, we’re accelerating the transition to a sustainable future through the development, construction and operation of utility-scale solar and storage projects.
As our portfolio continues to grow, we’re looking for a Head of Portfolio to play a pivotal role in driving strategic alignment, governance excellence and portfolio delivery across our renewable energy pipeline.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoys bringing structure, clarity and collaboration to large-scale infrastructure programmes.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Portfolio Director, the Head of Portfolio will lead the evolution and delivery of Elgin’s OneElgin Portfolio Governance Framework, ensuring our projects, priorities and resources remain aligned to strategic and commercial objectives.
You’ll work closely with senior leaders across development, project delivery, finance and corporate functions to strengthen portfolio visibility, governance and execution certainty across a rapidly growing international portfolio.
This role combines strategic thinking with operational leadership and will suit someone who enjoys influencing at senior level while driving practical improvements that enable teams to deliver successfully.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead and continuously improve Elgin’s portfolio governance framework and operating model
Drive portfolio prioritisation and capacity planning across a complex renewable energy pipeline
Support strategic decision-making through clear governance, reporting and portfolio insights
Partner with cross-functional teams to align delivery priorities, resourcing and commercial objectives
Oversee governance forums, phase-gate processes and portfolio decision pathways
Identify portfolio risks, constraints and dependencies, helping teams proactively address delivery challenges
Champion consistency, transparency and continuous improvement across portfolio processes and ways of working
Support the successful integration of strategic initiatives and portfolio growth opportunities
Your profile
What We’re Looking For
Significant experience in portfolio, programme or project management within renewables, infrastructure or other capital-intensive industries
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across senior and cross-functional teams
Experience building or improving governance frameworks, operating models or portfolio processes
Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking capabilityExperience managing portfolio prioritisation, resource planning and delivery risk
The ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations and actions
A collaborative, solutions-focused and proactive mindset
Passion for renewable energy and the transition to a low‑carbon future
Experience working across utility‑scale renewable energy projects is highly desirable.
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