Biogas Project Manager in Peterborough

Astute's Renewables team is partnered with an established anaerobic digestion business who design, build, own and operate assets. They are looking to recruit a Project Manager to lead, co-ordinate and be responsible for delivering Anaerobic Digestion, Gas-to-Grid projects from initiation through all the project Life Cycle phases. This permanent role is hybrid and offers an annual salary of up to £70,000 plus car allowance, private medical and additional benefits package. If you're a Project Manager with experience in anaerobic digestion and want to join an established and expanding business within the renewable energy sector, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities of the Project Manager

• Ensure all project phases are defined, planned and executed.
• Manage each project from financial close to completion.
• Co-ordinate all resources to deliver.
• Be the primary liaison and represent the business with Stakeholders, Consultants, Contractors, Local Authorities and Local Community Relations.
• Ensure clear communication between all stakeholders.
• Ensure clearly documented communication with project partners and subcontractors.
• Ensure adherence to specified design, construction and commissioning best practices, specifications and standards are applied at all stages.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks & issues in all phases of the projects, maintaining the RAID register.
• Manage a team of Project Support Staff, Site Managers & Contractors.
• Prepare and implement a Contracting Management Plan detailing the deliverables and benefits that will be realised by the contract.
• Provide the definition of what is in and out of the contract scope.
• Manage the RFQ process ensuring inclusion of the payment terms and conditions including specific specification details related to the supplier scope of supply.
• Working with the finance team, prepare and implement a Project Financial Management Plan which encompasses several key processes.
• Other duties as required.

Required qualifications and experience

• NVQ 5, HNC/HND/Degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Project Management Certificate, HSE Certification in Managing Safely.
• Recognised formal PM training.
• Experience working with Procore or other construction management software, or a willingness and ability to work with one.
• An understanding of working with major utilities on gas (entry/exit) and electrical grid (exit) connections.
• Strong Working Knowledge of MS Office Programs and Project Planning.
• Excellent Communication and Interface Skills.
• Must be willing to travel to the Project Site Locations.
• Full UK driving license, prepared for regular UK and occasional overseas travel.

Desirable experience

• Experience on biogas and gas-to-grid projects is advantageous.

Salary and benefits

• Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience.
• Contract: Permanent.
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday (out of hours and weekends may be required).
• Location: Peterborough with site travel required.
• Benefits: Private health, private medical, car allowance of £5,000 per annum, and pension scheme.