Innovative R&D Project Lead - AI-Powered Energy SaaS

Velosco Energy; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy technology company is seeking an R&D Project Manager & Software Lead to guide a year-long feasibility programme for an innovative SaaS platform in Edinburgh. This role involves project management across engineering, optimisation, and AI sectors. Ideal candidates have at least 3–5 years of relevant experience, with Agile familiarity and strong communication skills. The role offers an exciting hybrid environment in a supportive startup culture.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years’ project management experience in engineering, digital, R&D or technical consultancy.
• Experience managing software or digital development projects.
• Strong organisational and communication skills across technical, commercial & research teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of a multi-work-package innovation project using Agile methodologies.
• Coordinate software prototyping, UX/UI, and SaaS development.
• Work closely with project partners and offshore wind specialists.

Skills

Project management experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Agile/Scrum familiarity

Tools

Python

JavaScript

Job description

A renewable energy technology company is seeking an R&D Project Manager & Software Lead to guide a year-long feasibility programme for an innovative SaaS platform in Edinburgh. This role involves project management across engineering, optimisation, and AI sectors. Ideal candidates have at least 3–5 years of relevant experience, with Agile familiarity and strong communication skills. The role offers an exciting hybrid environment in a supportive startup culture.