c. £60,000-£65,000 + bonus scheme
This high calibre project manager role is with an extremely well respected and high growth PV EPC who are expanding their focus into energy storage systems for utility scale projects.
We are looking for a driven and proactive project manager with experience of energy storage systems who can take charge of the company’s BESS construction projects.
The Role
You will report to the Head of Energy Storage Systems and will work closely with the site engineers, design, grid connections and the finance team within the company, as well as externally with the subcontractors, equipment suppliers and clients/developers to ensure on schedule completion and compliance with the company’s high-quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a project from inception to completion, ensuring that it is delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Undertake site surveys to establish local conditions which impact design, as well as researching local supply costs for inclusion in the project budget
- Work with the design & engineering team to review all project documents and information provided by the client/developer and throughout the design process
- Work with the Estimator’s and Engineers to prepare a detailed project budget, which needs to be closely monitored throughout the life of the project
- Develop a detailed program of works (PoW) to track progress
- Preparation of suppliers’ and subcontractors’ contracts
- Manage and supervise site engineers & subcontractors PoW and scope
- Ensure appropriate availability and allocation of resources
- Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly progress reports both internally and for our clients
- Manage project implementation activities, ensuring QHSE standards are met
- Perform risk assessments on the project and proactively solve any matters encountered on site in conjunction with the site engineers (escalating to the project director if required)
- Report to the Head of Department any deviations from the PoW, budget or scope
- Manage the relationship with clients, suppliers and subcontractors, internal teams
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Handover of the project to the internal O&M team
Essential Requirements
- HND, HNC in electrical, mechanical, civil engineering or other.
- Certification in project management e.g. MBA / PMP / PRINCE II is considered an advantage
- Proven track record (minimum 5 years’ experience) in the construction and project management of energy related projects such as battery storage projects and solar parks.
- Experience in UK and especially in battery storage projects is considered an advantage.
- Fluency in English essential (both spoken and written)
- Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of MS Project
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Working knowledge of Smart Sheets considered an advantage
Remuneration
Full time salary of c. £60,000 - £65,000 with an attractive bonus scheme