Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide Project Management for the Solar O&M service within the Asset Management and Operations department to plan and execute a programme of upgrade, repair and remediation work on a portfolio of operational solar farms. The Project Manager will require close coordination with the O&M Manager and Asset Manager for each solar plant. The project management plan will need to be developed in coordination with the relevant technical, procurement and HSQE specialists. The relevant owner approvals need to be obtained and adhered to. Reporting to the Senior O&M Project Manager you will ensure the projects achieve outstanding levels of safety and performance within the budget. RES pride ourselves on our in-house training programme and this is provided. Employees who demonstrate an aptitude for career progression will be encouraged to broaden their experience to advanced levels. Key Accountabilities
1. Manage a pipeline of Project work through all stages including identification, quotation, approval, scheduling, planning, execution, technical completion, de-snagging, invoicing and warranty claims
2. Identify sources of new work from end of warranty inspections, maintenance inspection reports, serial defects and upgrade opportunities
3. Forecast the team’s long-term resource demand and supply. Action any imbalances
4. Line managing a Site Manager(s) providing coaching, motivation and continuous improvement of quality standards
5. Developing relationships with a selection of quality sub-contractors, managing their site works and providing timely feedback
6. Draw up a consolidated ongoing Project Plan to identify the resources, materials, plant, procedures, costs and timeframes
7. Execute the Project Plan in accordance with manufacturers and warranty requirements, contract terms, RES quality systems, HSQE standards (including CDM) and best industry practice
8. React to major plant component failures and execute the contingency plans developed by the O&M Planner
9. Accountability for the safety, profitability, quality and warranty claims in relation to the Project Plan.
10. Delivery of the approved Project Plan
11. Produce detailed specification and scope documents for tendering
12. Lead procurement activities
13. Award sub-contracts
14. Finalise programme of works
15. Organise the necessary enabling activities such as welfare, temporary tracks, power supplies and make the relevant CDM F10 notifications
16. Project manage sub-contracted works in accordance with the timescales and budget in the approved Project Plan
17. Regular status updates to Asset Manager and owner, and forecasting time and cost to completion
18. Ensure appropriate testing, commissioning and documentation is produced, including updating of CDM Health & Safety file
19. Organise handover to incumbent O&M contractor, including sub-contractor defect procedures
20. Coordinate with and provide relevant support to Wind and Battery Storage Project work
21. Identify opportunities to offer services to RES Construction
22. Identify resources within RES that can be deployed on the Project Plan (. LAPs, SAPs)
23. Support the development/improvement of the RES Quoting and Invoicing systems
24. Work with the Procurement/Contracts team to get sub-contract frameworks to reduce ad-hoc contracts
Knowledge
25. Knowledge of CDM
26. Lifting Procedures
27. Knowledge of the construction activities for solar farms
28. Knowledge of typical labour and materials costs in the solar industry
29. Knowledge of key HSE legislation and guidance pertaining to project activities
Skills
30. Attention to detail
31. A commitment to high quality
32. Positive, can-do attitude
33. Problem-solving
34. Report-writing
35. Project Management
36. Contract Management
37. Strong communication
Experience
38. Managing a programme of electrical and civil project work
39. Working on solar sites
40. Producing project plans and programmes
41. Managing sub-contractors
42. Delivering projects safely, on time and on budget
Qualifications
43. Project Management qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, PMP) desirable
44. Electrical qualifications desirable
45. Relevant Health and Safety qualifications such as IOSH or SMSTS