Senior Project Manager

Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working) with Frequent UK Travel

Are you a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager with a passion for renewable energy? An exciting opportunity awaits for an individual to lead a major capital investment project (circa £7m) across multiple operating solar assets. This role offers the chance to play a pivotal part in designing, planning, and delivering key projects within the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Development:

• Conduct project assessments to understand current situations, identify issues, and develop solution scopes.
• Collaborate with internal and external engineers on feasibility studies, including technical, financial, and environmental evaluations.
• Secure project funding by engaging with commercial and finance teams to align with business priorities.
• Develop comprehensive project plans covering timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.

Gaining Approval:

• Ensure all projects comply with relevant regulations and standards.
• Obtain necessary permits and approvals from regulatory bodies.
• Identify, mitigate, and communicate project risks, coordinating actions to manage them.

Contracting:

• Prepare Employer Specifications for funded projects and lead competitive tendering processes.
• Work with stakeholders to evaluate bids and select preferred suppliers.
• Support Procurement and Legal teams in contract negotiations, minimizing risks and securing favorable terms.

Implementation:

• Oversee project execution, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Ensure health and safety regulations, including CDM requirements, are strictly adhered to.
• Implement quality control measures and regularly report on project progress.
• Resolve any project challenges efficiently and professionally.

Post-Implementation:

• Manage commissioning processes to ensure operational readiness and expected performance.
• Monitor asset performance post-implementation to identify future investment opportunities.
• Conduct project reviews, documenting lessons learned and best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong knowledge of renewable energy supply chains and technologies.
• Understanding of electrical systems and/or civil works.
• Experience delivering projects safely, on time, and on budget.
• Proven ability to present projects for technical and commercial review and gain investment approval.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Project management qualification (e.g., Prince2) and safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH or NeBOSH).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

Working Hours:

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9:00 am - 5:30 pm).
• Flexibility offered through hybrid working arrangements.