Renewable Engineering Project Manager

  • Location

    Edinburgh

  • Sector:

    Engineering & Manufacturing

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Chris Wethered

  • Contact email:

    Chris.Wethered@voltinternational.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    BBBH3168_1647538428

  • Published:

    about 2 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2022-05-16

  • Start date:

    ASAP

  • Consultant:

    ConsultantDrop

Our dynamic renewable energy client in Southern Edinburgh requires an Engineering Project Manager with a background in predominantly wind.
You will be providing the complete range of technical services required to deliver renewable energy projects. You will work from the Edinburgh office supporting the team.

The Engineering Department provides Client's Engineer and Project Management services to clients developing renewable energy projects. These include

*civil and electrical design
*procurement
*project finance technical assistance
contract preparation
*negotiation and management
*site supervision
*civil and electrical commissioning inspections
*as well as complete project management

As Engineering Project Manager your role includes

*Management and responsibility for a variety of renewable energy projects.
*Preparation and/or review of technical design elements.
*Preparation of documentation and management procurement processes.
*Ensuring financial and technical targets are met in delivering projects.
*Effective management of, and reporting on, project risks.
*Facilitation of agreements and contract negotiation.
*Management and supervision of contractors carrying out services and construction on projects.
*Communication with external stakeholders (e.g., landowners, developers, community bodies, planning authorities, community relations, grid network operators).
*Identify and provide project tasks/details for tracking purposes.
*Update the project team/disciplines on scope, status, changes of the project and schedule/expectations and ensure effective communication with all project stakeholders.
*Management, detailed tracking, and communication of project progress from a task, time, schedule, and cost perspective.
*Manage changes in project scopes, identifies solutions for potential issues and derive contingency plans as required, while engaging the appropriate resources.
*Identify change orders, generate necessary documentation, and negotiate such change orders with the client.
*Internal communication with project team and ensuring all corporate policies and quality management systems are fully adhered to.
*Carrying out Business Development to identify opportunities for additional business opportunities with current and potential clients.

Your background

*Chartered Engineer status preferable.
*Extensive demonstrable renewable energy Project Management experience as required for the role, leading projects, and delivering project goals and objectives.
*Proven track record in planning, executing, managing, and closing on projects.
*Proven track record of delivering projects within scope, on time and on budget.
*Ability to facilitate multi-disciplinary collaboration and team effort.
*Ability to manage, mentor, motivate and lead others.
*Ability to facilitate meetings and effectively capture decisions and actions.
*Experience in preparation of pre-FEED and FEED level reports and documentation to inform investment decisions.
*Problem analysis, deficiency identification and resolution skills.
*Procurement knowledge to provide guidance to procurement focal and to draft contracts.
*Knowledge and experience of the UK Renewable Industry with an existing personal network.
*Full UK driving licence.
*Willingness to travel within UK when required.

Our dynamic renewable energy client in Southern Edinburgh requires an Engineering Project Manager with a background in predominantly wind.
You will be providing the complete range of technical services required to deliver renewable energy projects. You will work from the Edinburgh office supporting the team.