Project Manager in Slough

A global EPC organisation listed on the London Stock Exchange is seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to join its construction team and manage the organisation of key client projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with the site engineers, design & engineering team, project director and the finance team as well as externally with the subcontractors, equipment suppliers and clients / developers to ensure on schedule completion and compliance with the company’s quality standards.

Key responsibilities will include, amongst others:

• Managing a project from inception to completion, ensuring that it is delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly progress reports both internally and for our clients.
• Undertake site surveys to establish local conditions which impact design, as well as researching local supply costs for inclusion in the project budget.
• Work with the design & engineering team to review all project documents and information provided by a client/developer and throughout the design process.
• Liaise with the development team to understand and define project requirements and produce cost and risk analysis of the projects under development.
• Liaise with the engineering department during the preliminary design phase to identify technical solutions and optimization.
• Liaise with sub-contractor and manage RFQs.
• Work with the project director to prepare a detailed project budget, which needs to be closely monitored throughout the life of the project.
• Develop a detailed program of works (PoW) to track progress.
• Preparation of suppliers’ and subcontractors’ contracts.
• Manage and supervise site engineers & subcontractors PoW and scope.
• Ensure appropriate availability and allocation of resources.
• Manage project implementation activities, ensuring QHSE standards are met.
• Perform risk assessments on the project and proactively solve any matters encountered on site in conjunction with the site Engineer (escalating to the project director if required).
• Report to the project director any deviations from the PoW, budget or scope.
• Manage the relationship with the client, suppliers and subcontractors, as well as internal teams.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Handover of the project to the internal O&M team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical or civil engineering or other.
• MSc is considered an advantage.
• Certification in project management e.g. MBA / PMP / PRINCE II is considered an advantage.

The Successful candidate will have:

• Proven track record in the construction of solar parks with a minimum of 5 years experience in medium or large-scale solar parks (minimum 5MW) in EPC companies.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing renewable energy platform within a publicly listed global EPC, offering exposure and clear progression.