At Green Gen Cymru, we’re acting now to build and operate a green energy network for Wales, that will make sure 100% renewable energy can flow to our homes, hospitals, schools, businesses, and communities.
We’re playing a pivotal role in providing a reliable and robust distribution network that will tackle the energy crisis, climate crisis, as well as the cost-of-living crisis. It will also empower rural communities through investment, jobs, and skills, enabling communities to live modern electric lives.
We want to make sure Wales has the energy it needs in a Net Zero world.
There’s endless potential for renewable energy in Wales – particularly from the wind that blows across our hills and mountains. But the green energy is stuck in the windy areas of Wales, and we need to get it to the homes, hospitals, schools, businesses, and communities that need it. To respond to this challenge and meet Welsh Government’s target for 100% renewable electricity in Wales by 2035, we’re developing a stronger, more resilient renewable electricity network that is greatly needed in Wales – distributing clean, green energy.
We want to build a positive, clean future for us all.
What you can expect as a Green Gen Cymru Colleague
* Full flexibility with the option to work from home or in the office as needed.
* Flexitime with the ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.
* Fridays are allocated as ‘no meeting’ days to ensure down time at the end of the week.
* 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
* Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support.
* Annual pay review and discretionary bonus up to 25%.
* Employer pension contributions up to 7%.
* Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Tech scheme – discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones, iPads for personal use
* Life assurance cover and income protection.
* Travel insurance.
* Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.
* Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.
The Role
REPORTS TO: Senior Project Manager
LOCATION: Ideally Wales
Reporting to the Senior Project Managers (SPMs), the Project Manager will manage the consenting of Green GEN Cymru’s grid connection projects, together with any associated infrastructure. This is an enormously exciting opportunity to join a high growth business and play a key role in delivering a new distribution network for Wales.
Main Responsibilities
* Provide direct support to the Senior Project Managers (SPMs), leading and managing project workstreams to deliver grid connection projects from conception through to planning consent, pre-construction and Financial Close (FID);
* Responsible for developing and delivering the project programme in collaboration with SPMs and driving programme implementation in line with the wider business strategy;
* Liaison with Green GEN Cymru internal teams (land, external affairs and engineering) to secure necessary support and technical input;
* Working alongside the SPMs, responsible for the management of various external consultants, to include the tendering, and contracting of lead services associated with stakeholder consultation, routeing, EIA, engineering design and all planning application submissions;
* Support SPMs on relevant external stakeholder relationships, including those with landowners, local communities, planning authorities, local elected members/groups and other key influencers, all consultees statutory or otherwise, network operators, suppliers, regulators and media;
* Identify and work to mitigate project risks to maximise project deliverability;
* Ensure high standards of governance and project management on projects;
* Manage all project budgets using appropriate tools and contracts;
* Working alongside SPMs, responsible for management of any required DNS process, which may involve management of a Public Inquiry;
* Responsible for obtaining any post consent planning variations/value-add workstreams;
* Support obtaining other licences, and permits, as may be required by the project(s);
* Accountable for ensuring project documentation and consultation is aligned with planning policy and EIA regulations;
What we look for in return
Knowledge & Skills
* Excellent written, verbal, numerical and interpersonal skills.
* Strong personal resilience and ability to adapt to different situations.
* Have an ability to manage a wide and complex workload.
* An understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with grid infrastructure/linear development;
* Knowledge of planning processes (including under the Town & Country Planning Act, and the DCO / DNS regimes) and an understanding of planning policy relating to electrical infrastructure, including Environmental Impact Assessment;
* Experience in developing and managing project programmes;
* Motivated and comfortable working as part of a team or on an individual basis.
* Experience of coordinating a multi-disciplinary project team;
* Excellent organisation skills, and an eye for detail;
* An entrepreneurial approach and problem-solving abilities;
* Handling and co-ordinating specialist and technical inputs from external consultants and project team members;
* Proficient IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS project.
* Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel across Wales (and nationally if required)
* Welsh language skills would be an advantage.
Experience & Qualifications
* Demonstratable experience working in-house in a development company or consultancy; with a track record in managing projects, environmental impact assessments, and planning applications associated with the development and assessment of large scale infrastructure (preferably linear and/or grid) projects;
* Hold a professional/academic qualification in Commercial, Engineering, Planning or Environmental discipline
* Exposure to and experience in dealing with external stakeholders, including members of the public, contractors, external consultants and team members.
* Proven track record for :
o successfully coordinating outputs from team members and other stakeholders, and
o reporting on, planning, executing, controlling and closing projects and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously with minimal supervision.
What does our culture mean to us and you?
At Green Gen Cymru, we are committed to having a workplace that encourages and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. This means taking account of social or personal challenges that some colleagues may face and making available, the right workplace environment, resources and opportunities, which allow all of us at Green Gen Cymru, to THRIVE.
Our culture and the way we do things is centered around ‘belonging’. We believe that everyone should be able to be their true authentic self at Green Gen Cymru and encourage this through promoting an inclusive environment which values and encourages different perspectives, thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, to ensure a truly innovative and exciting place to work.
We do not accept any discriminatory attitudes or behaviours. Every single colleague and potential colleague who wishes to join us, should feel confident in equality of opportunity and be free from any bullying, discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We hope and encourage all suitably qualified individuals to feel comfortable and energised to join our dedicated team and contribute to Wales’ shift towards sustainable energy solutions.
Starting from £62,000 (skills and experience dependent)
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