Location - Alloa (minimum 2-3 days in office per week)
About Us
Eden Scott is proud to be supporting GreenPower with the appointment of a Technical Project Manager Solar. GreenPower is a renewable energy company, developing, constructing, owning and operating wind, hydro, solar, and green hydrogen projects across the UK.
Role and Responsibilities
The TPMS will be responsible for the following areas of work:
* The management of the design process for solar projects including but not limited to:
o Undertaking preliminary in-house design of solar PV energy systems, using a chosen industry-standard software tool.
o Design of ancillary and/or 'balance of plant' systems, including but not limited to:
+ Grid connection
+ Electrical design and optimization
+ Mechanical support system for panels
* The management of the tendering process for solar projects including but not limited to:
o Establishment of the tender specification for project delivery.
o Establishment of comprehensive suite of contract documents.
o Administration of tender process for contractor engagement under a prime (for example EPC) structure or, alternatively, multi-sourcing.
* The management of the delivery process for solar projects including but not limited to:
o Addressing all required planning and preparatory activities that ensure the smooth realisation of the PV plant including the establishment of:
+ detailed scheduling of all activities to be performed during the construction phase and
+ detailed responsibility matrix to effectively manage project interfaces;
o Checking and finalisation of programme of works and identification of all external suppliers.
o Ensuring supervision, assisted by the external appointment of an Owner's Engineer, for all activities, monitoring and control of contractor & subcontractors;
o Ensuring continued supervision during all construction activities including but not limited to:
+ Construction site organisation
+ Civil works
+ Mechanical installation
+ Ancillary works
+ Grid connection & on-site electrical works
* Reporting on project progress, both through written status reports and presentations at project meetings.
* Providing support to development project managers providing design and other technical information to support the development of solar projects and the planning process;
* Co-ordinating with in-house technical / analytical colleagues and supporting the Director of Engineering to help ensure resources are available to support the efficient design, development and delivery of projects.
* Assisting the Director of Engineering in the identification of staff training needs, for example for solar design skills, and providing in-house guidance as mentor to junior staff in the technical / analytical group to support their personal development.
Whilst a significant amount of the work will be desk-based, you will be required to undertake site visits and attend meetings which will include overnight stays and travel both within the UK and, occasionally, overseas.
About you:
We need an experienced professional engineering / technical manager who will thrive in a dynamic environment, working well under pressure with a keen desire to learn and broaden their experience. The candidate should be able to demonstrate a track record of the design & management of the delivery of ground-mounted solar PV generating schemes along with knowledge of the corresponding development and planning processes. The successful candidate will have the ability to take a lead role in the assessment of candidate solar generating sites and will provide technical information to support development managers through to the pre-construction phase.
Essential Criteria:
* Degree in a relevant discipline: renewables engineering and/or related specialism.
* Understanding of the solar energy generating industry.
* Track record of the conceptual design & the management of the delivery of ground-mounted solar PV generating schemes.
* Understanding of project management processes, including planning, budget control and reporting.
* Understanding of the contractual process for tendering and project delivery.
* Understanding the role of safety in project design and implementation.
* UK driving licence.
Terms and conditions
Contracted Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm
Location of work:
This post will be based at the e-Centre, Cooperage Way, Alloa, FK10 3LP. GreenPower operates a hybrid working policy, minimum 2-3 days in the office per week.
Annual Leave
This post carries a holiday entitlement of 25 days personal leave, plus 12 statutory holidays / office closure days per annum.
Sick Pay
Occupational sick pay available
Pension
GreenPower operates an auto-enrolment pension scheme with the employer contribution of 3% of gross salary.
Non-contractual benefits
Private health insurance (with the option to add partner/family members on at a cost).
Responsible to
Reporting to the Director of Engineering
Employer
The post-holder will be employed by GreenPower Developments Ltd.
Offer of Employment
An offer of appointment will be made subject to two satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK.
Personal Development
GreenPower believes in ongoing personal skills growth, and we will work with you to determine your needs and interests and to encourage and support you in your personal development.
Review
Performance will be reviewed initially after 6 months and annually thereafter.
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