Project Manager - (Delivery), Downing Renewable Developments in Glasgow

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About Downing

Downing is dedicated to delivering investments that matter – for our economy, our health, our society, our local communities and our environment. For over 35 years, our highly experienced team and our entrepreneurial spirit has driven us to seek out long‑term and unique opportunities that solve challenges faced by investors, companies and society. From our headquarters in the City of London, and from offices in Cardiff, Glasgow, Helsinki and Stockholm, we structure and manage innovative investments that meet specific investor needs and look to the future with conviction. Our 200-plus employees drive our vision of long‑term value creation, which we achieve by being bold, straightforward and ambitious. Guided by these principles we have a broad range of investment opportunities. Our private market offerings include renewable energy infrastructure, private equity and private credit. In public markets, we have a boutique of specialist fund managers that provide a distinctive suite of investment mandates. As a certified B Corp, we take our responsibilities, to our investors, our stakeholders and society, seriously. We invest for return while always considering our impact on the world. Diversity is important to us, and we see the benefits that having a team with a range of backgrounds and perspectives can bring. We are bold and ambitious, straightforward and we support each other. These core values are vital to everything we do – from the businesses we invest in, to the people we hire.

Downing Renewable Developments (DRD) is a renewable development team responsible for identifying suitable renewable energy project opportunities and then undertaking the required grid connection, land agreement and planning processes to obtain successfully developed projects. Following the development phase of the projects, they will then be constructed and operated long term.

Role and responsibilities

The role, based in Glasgow, will be to lead the development and delivery of high‑quality renewable energy projects into operation through the project management of individual projects during the construction phase, as well as supporting senior team members in other tasks. In particular, the role‑holder will be expected to support and manage key pre‑construction and construction activities including managing grid agreement interfaces, 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 construction progress, technical and HSE compliance and managing the overall delivery of projects until handover to the asset management team. The role‑holder will also undertake development and operation works that provide the role‑holder with all‑round knowledge of the project life cycle and overall business. The role‑holder is anticipated to have a wide range of technical capability, a real desire to succeed and be able to work autonomously and propose innovative solutions to problems.

Key skills and experience

• Project Management / Engineering / Planning Qualification (degree level as a minimum).
• Minimum of 5 years experience within the renewable energy industry in project management working on solar PV, battery storage or onshore wind projects (experience in other industries with suitable transferrable skills will also be considered).
• Undertaken the delivery of multiple projects at various stages in the project lifecycle.
• Strong experience in contract preparation, negotiation and administration including tracking contract performance, managing payment processes and management of contract deliverables.
• Knowledge of working with grid operators and managing the delivery of grid connections.
• Ability to manage project stakeholders including regulators, statutory consultees and local communities.
• Experience of project financial management, project economics and energy markets.
• Experience of and ability to implement quality assurance processes.
• Good knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation applicable to construction projects in particular the CDM Regulations.
• Good understanding of the UK consenting processes.
• Experienced 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.

Personal profile

• Passionate about what you do – you are always happy to roll up your sleeves.
• Team player – have fun! We do our best to cultivate an open, honest, hard‑working but fun culture at Downing.
• Customer oriented – you are approachable, friendly and professional whilst working diligently. Nothing is too much trouble.
• Assertive and focus on execution – you make things happen.
• Eloquent – you can explain complex things in simple, relevant terms, and in good English.

Further information

Downing’s values - Be bold and ambitious | Be straightforward | Support each other. Our values serve as a guide that shapes every aspect of Downing. They extend far beyond the conduct of our employees and encompass our products, services, and relationships with our investors and their advisers. By upholding these values, we firmly believe that we can navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our commitment to these values ensures that we make a positive impact in everything we do, leaving a lasting and meaningful imprint on the world around us.

Hybrid working

Downing operates a hybrid working policy whereby employees are expected to work from the office for a minimum of 3 days each week. If specific days are required in the office, this will be communicated during the interview process.

Diversity and inclusion

At Downing, we work hard to create a safe space for everyone: an environment for people to be themselves, and to be straightforward, honest and candid. Diversity is important to us, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates this. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly throughout our recruitment process and every aspect of employment, irrespective of background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments

We will make reasonable adjustments within our recruitment process (and throughout employment) where needed. If you need any adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please do not hesitate to speak to the hiring manager or Downing’s People Team.

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