Assistant Project Manager (Site Origination)

Our client Scottish Power Renewables are seeking an Assistant Project Manager for an initial 12 month contract role based in Glasgow but offering hybrid working.

Job Purpose Statement

To search, identify, evaluate and secure new sites across the UK and ROI. Growing an organic pipeline of renewable energy projects onshore wind, solar and energy storage, capable of allowing ScottishPower Renewables to meet its ambitious strategic growth targets. This will involve liaising and co-ordinating with teams of consultants and land agents to initially identify sites, develop site potential, assess site feasibility and secure projects under initial contract. In addition, the APM will support the Project Manager and Head of Origination with site evaluation strategy, agent performance reviews, process and procedural reviews, standardisation and compatibility assessment, budgeting, timely delivery of feasible projects within acceptable risk parameters.

Accountability Statements

• Undertake site search and feasibility work including land title referencing, preparing or arranging preliminary layouts, assessments of grid, access and energy resource for all technologies.
• Support the successful negotiation, completion and coordination of exclusivity agreements and land contracts with landowners, agents.
• Author detailed handover reports that record feasibility findings and justify proposed development investment in new site opportunities.
• Undertake internal project and agent reporting/auditing, including performance analysis.
• Lead in the tendering, appointment, instruction, and effective management of land agents/consultants through the site evaluation and feasibility process.
• Carry out due diligence and submission documents for tender bids.
• Provide ad-hoc advice and due diligence on property matters in relation to any acquisition opportunities.
• Explore and maximise development opportunity on new sites.
• Build, maintain and retain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Keep the Origination Team fully appraised of opportunities and ensure all internal knowledge is captured via established data channels.
• Report on trends and opportunities against requirements of the pipeline and the business model.
• Promote the company’s interests externally to maximise the number of opportunities available.
• Ensure all key decisions are supported by sufficient due diligence and investigation.
• Take a proactive approach to health and safety management including development of pre-tender/development plans and completion of audits and actions.
• Acquire ancillary rights e.g. access, lay down areas, habitat management areas, site compounds and other servitudes/easements, licenses and wayleaves where required.

The site evaluation and feasibility activity within the Origination team is to secure an organic pipeline of renewable energy projects capable of allowing the business to meet its strategic growth targets. Demonstrates ability to work in support of the Origination Team to grow the onshore renewable energy business and be responsible for identifying new sites, securing land agreements and conducting feasibility studies. Draws on technical and financial capability within wider SPR business to assist in the assessment of development opportunities – including energy yield assessments, access studies, feasibility studies and economic modelling. Works closely with Development and other teams across SPR to ensure effective co-ordination with other site evaluation and project development work and delivery of feasible projects within acceptable risk parameters. Responsible for co-ordination of external resources to effectively co-ordinate the site search activity and identify and secure new sites balancing quality, cost, timing and deliverability of these sites. Will work to grow a network of contacts to aid and facilitate organic growth of onshore renewable energy business on the Island of Ireland.