Project Manager - Solar in London

Company Description

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe's largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, and gas-fired power. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations with around 6,200 employees in 20 countries.

The business area European Wind and Solar (E) is responsible for development and ownership of wind and solar assets in Europe, including project execution of large projects, group procurement function, and development of new business opportunities.

We are currently looking to recruit a Project Manager to strengthen the business area’s Solar Project Delivery Unit. The team is responsible for the project execution of large-scale infrastructure renewable projects of onshore wind, solar, and battery storage across Ireland and the UK. You will report to the Programme Manager for UK.

Job Description

As a Solar Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Manage the construction of our solar projects, including organising, leading, and ensuring effective management and administration of the Project.
• Coordination of project team including external consultants, contractors, and service providers.
• Ensure continuous planning and follow up of cost, time, and quality & reporting on projects status to senior management.
• Establish and fulfil the requirements of the Project charter.
• Implement Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and ensure HSE compliance, including Project Health & safety monitoring, reporting & development, and managing planning & environmental permit conditions for the project.
• Implement anti-corruption prevention while ensuring that reporting of the project is according to The Statkraft Way.
• Ensure internal communication, co-operation, and co-ordination between different staff members of the Project and with other parties interfacing with the Project.
• Ensure efficient and regular project meetings, recording of minutes and agreed actions, including general internal project reporting, tracking of project spend & progress, tracking of project payments & variations, and various project management documentation compilation and maintenance.
• Manage the tendering processes for small works packages.
• Manage inputs from the technical design team to finalise the design of the projects.
• Use Statkraft internal tools for payments, project tracking, safety, contract management, risk management, etc.
• Contribute to the competence of the construction team for wind, solar, battery storage & other renewable energy projects in Statkraft, including development and maintenance of high environmental and HSE standards.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or natural sciences with documented extensive experience.
• Work experience in managing renewable energy development projects with a proven track record of delivering renewable/large scale infrastructure projects through construction.
• Clear affinity with renewables and ideally relevant working experience in the renewable energy industry, particularly in construction processes and environmental assessments of wind, solar, battery & other renewable energy projects.
• Demonstrated experience of having full responsibility for management of project budgets and schedules from early stage development to construction.
• Strong technical understanding of renewable energy technology with experience of contracts and technical appendices for main technology supply contracts.
• Strong communication, relationship building, and good management skills including organisational ability and a target-oriented approach; demonstrated ability to prioritise.
• Excellent application of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project (or equivalent), AutoCAD (working knowledge), Share-point, and other applications.
• Ability to concisely frame issues by providing context, analysis, recommendations, and risk/benefit, both in written and verbal format to project teams.
• Independent self-starter with a clear ability to manage a large workload, often providing support to processes managed by colleagues, while prioritising tasks and effectively juggling competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society.
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company.
• A working environment characterised by competence, responsibility, innovation, and a strong commercial culture.
• A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age, and cultural background.
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes.
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation.
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists, and graduates from different countries and backgrounds.
• Hybrid working.

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality, or disability.