Senior Project Manager - Renewables

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Climate17 are working alongside a well-known renewable energy investment fund. They actively require an experienced Senior Project Manager for their Glasgow office. The successful candidate will be contributing towards the successful development and delivery of high-quality renewable energy projects.

• Support and manage key pre-construction and construction activities including;
• grid applications
• general engineering activities
• procuring and placing contracts
• pre-construction activities (such as planning condition discharge)
• contract administration and reporting
• resolution of ad-hoc issues
• monitoring technical and HSE compliance and managing the overall delivery of projects until handover to the asset management team.
• The role-holder will also require undertaking development and operation works that provides the role-holder with all round knowledge of the project life cycle and overall business.

• Project Management / Engineering / Planning Qualification (degree level as a minimum).
• Minimum of 7 years' experience within the renewable energy industry
• Strong experience of project management and leading the development and delivery of projects at various stages in the project lifecycle including the delivery of windfarms, grid connections, solar PV or battery storage projects (experience in other industries with suitable transferrable skills will also be considered).
• Experience of contract preparation, negotiation and administration including tracking contract performance, managing payment processes and management of deliverables.
• Experience of working with grid operators and managing the delivery of grid connections.
• Experience of managing project stakeholders including regulators, statutory consultees and local communities.
• An understanding of project financial management, project economics, energy markets and, in particular, the opportunities presented by new technologies.
• Understanding of and able to implement quality assurance processes
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation applicable to construction projects particularly CDM
• Experience of UK consenting processes
• Experience in the use of technical software (such as AutoCAD, GIS, PVSyst)
• An ability to anticipate project issues and propose creative solutions.
• An ability to translate technical detail into commercial impact.
• An ability to manage several project tasks at once and be able to plan and prioritise project workload.

Glasgow - hybrid working site visits, as req.

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

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