The Position
& AccountabilitiesReporting to the Head of Construction, the Construction Project Manager is responsible for the preparation, delivery and completion of the construction phase of renewable energy Storage projects ensuring compliance with the requirements set out by the Project Brief, the Head of Construction (cost, time, safety, quality and environmental performance), in contracts, RES / customer management systems and all current relevant legislation. Our construction proposition ranges from owners engineer to construction and project management supporting design and contract negotiation with customers, suppliers, and contractors. Projects are mainly, but not exclusively, sourced from our large internal pipeline of development projects, when we sell a ‘ready-to-build’ project we also aim to secure a construction contract to deliver it. The Construction Project Manager represents the construction function in all matters relating to project delivery and is supported by the wider project team. The role is accountable for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of utility-scale battery storage projects, with a particular focus on grid connections at 132kV and above. The Construction Project Manager will clearly define, delegate, and record the roles and responsibilities of their project and site teams to ensure alignment and successful outcomes. Typical areas of accountability for the Construction Project Manager will include:
Ensure safety is a top priority on our sites – strive for market leading Health and Safety performance and nurture a culture of safety where everyone returns “Home Safe Every Day”
Support to the Design Team in relation to construction considerations in the design of the project
Preparation and negotiation of construction contract documentation and interaction with procurement team for the delivery of the agreed procurement strategy for all projects. Including input into the Construction Management Agreement or EPC, main supply agreements and full responsibility for production of the balance of plant contracts
Ensuring that feedback in relation to supplier performance is provided to the procurement department during and following construction
Preparation of construction budgets, management of construction costs, reforecasting cost to completion monthly, and client reporting during construction
Manage risk and mitigate as necessary in support of the project strategy
Preparation and maintenance of the construction programme prior to and during construction, including definition of key project milestone dates required for contracts
Direct functional management of the Construction Site Manager, following the assignment of the construction site management team to the project
Ensure that all construction insurances are in place prior to construction
Administration of all construction contracts and consultancy agreements particular to the project
Coordination of key completion milestone events including project energisation, contractual taking-over and internal handover of the project to the Asset Management Team
In addition, the Construction Project Manager shall: –
Be a proactive leader in helping shape the company culture and drive Diversity and Inclusion
Innovate to reduce cost and increase performance which will include sharing good practice and lessons learnt to the wider RES organisation
Implement standard processes and operating procedures across the UK&I organisation using our BMS to manage projects
Ensure focus on customer satisfaction and key account management
Active promotion and demonstrable achievement of company safety leadership and sustainability objectives
Support collaboration between the construction project team and wider RES organisation.
Driving excellence in Project Management and Contract Management
Support consistent standards and processes for management pricing risk, contingency and margin in the construction cost assumptions for our development projects
Knowledge
Behavioural safety and methodology for improvement on projects
Contract negotiation and management
Claims Resolution
Design process, responsibilities, and best practice
Regulatory requirements as they pertain to construction of a renewable energy project.
Bribery Act compliance for individual roles and the wider business
Corporate values and obligations
Skills
Able to inspire, lead and motivate high performing multi-disciplinary team
Strategic acumen and strong results and execution orientation
Collaborative approach
Able to drive project cost reduction through efficient design, procurement, innovation, and processes
Ability to identify and manage risk effectively
Strong communicator who can identify, prioritise and meet deadlines
Experience
Extensive experience in a construction management role of large-scale energy storage projects, including project delivery across relevant sectors such as battery storage, renewable energy, and grid integration is essential
Strong technical expertise in high-voltage grid connections (132kV and above), substations, and associated systems
The successful candidate will have a high technical acumen, with the communication skills to work with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders on change management and project scope
Driving market-leading Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment on complex energy storage projects with multiple contractors by utilising established, standardised processes. Managing and motivating people and delivering energy storage projects safely, to a high level of quality with low environmental impact, on budget and programme
Extensive experience working with construction contracts and documentation related to energy
Qualifications
Construction management, Civil/Electrical Engineering degree with a period of relevant experience, in a similar position, of not less than 3 years; or
An appropriate vocational qualification with a good period of relevant experience in a similar position
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