Major Projects Director in Mount Pleasant

G2 Energy is looking for an experienced Project Manager specialising in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). G2 is looking for a Major Projects Director to join their team and oversee the implementation of their multi-gigawatt portfolio. To thrive in this role, candidates must bring substantial expertise in Project Management. A minimum of 10 years' experience in the field is essential, with no less than 5 years dedicated specifically to managing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects. This depth of experience ensures a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges and requirements associated with BESS initiatives.

Applicants should also demonstrate experience in line management, as the position may require the supervision and leadership of a team of Project Managers. The ability to effectively guide, support, and oversee team members is a critical aspect of the role. Successful candidates will have a proven history of delivering multiple grid-scale projects concurrently, showcasing their capacity to manage complex workloads and competing priorities. In addition, a thorough grasp of all facets of Project Management is required, encompassing performance monitoring.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the project to meet the key programme milestones and the requirements of the employer deliverables in line with agreed company procedures and best practice.
• Ensure the major project delivery team and individual projects are suitably resourced in line with workload and budget.
• Proactively manage, coach, mentor and develop team members to enhance personal growth, technical skills and knowledge.
• Responsible for approving the scope of works, the plan and the target cost for each element of the project the PM is assigned to.
• Providing clear leadership to the project team and controlling the activities of the team against budget.
• Accountable for ensuring safe management and system of work are deployed by all personnel involved on the project and accountable for establishing effective controls of the site construction activities.
• Seek ways of optimising the resource plan in conjunction with other senior managers.
• Drive performance, actively seeking to improve and optimise delivery methods.
• Provide a professional and consistent approach for the management and execution of major projects.

Job Objectives and Responsibilities:

• To work alongside and provide direct support to the commercial team to ensure robust project cost controls, managing the profit and loss to agreed margins.
• Own the Major Projects company procedures and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish working relationships with senior client representatives to ensure delivery of projects efficiently.
• Carry out site inspections as appropriate and agree benchmarks on quality.
• Manage safety, health and environmental matters proactively in accordance with the business policy statement, corporate guidelines and statutory legislation.
• Conduct regular safety audits and assist, if required, in preparation of risk assessments, method statements and investigations into accidents and near misses.
• Produce regular reports to the G2 SLT with such documentation including key performance indicators and a summary of the progress with business objectives.
• Demonstrate effective individual and collective SHE leadership and promote enthusiastic SHE culture.
• Manage safety through early development incorporating life cycle designs that minimise risk to personnel.
• HSQE Champion.
• Ensure company HR policies and procedures are implemented within the function and direct reports are regularly reviewed.

Person Specification:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and Project.
• Extensive experience in project management.
• Formal training and/or qualifications in project management.
• Min 5 years Electrical Experience within project management on 132 kV Networks.
• Electrical Qualification (HNC/HND minimum) - desirable to hold a degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Ideally be experienced SAP to 33kV.
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to motivate staff to meet tight deadlines.
• Supportive team player with the ability to positively interact with both technical and commercially orientated staff, possibly outside own area of expertise.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills coupled with the ability to engage with staff at all levels in the organisation.
• Versatile, adaptable, willing to learn and impart skills onto others.
• Be able to demonstrate impeccable ethical and moral behaviour, coupled with unquestionable integrity and character.