Construction Project Manager

The Construction Team is responsible for the management of the design and installation of the civil engineering and construction aspects of our projects and technical support to the Development team and wider Group, this includes:

•  Ensuring the civil engineering design for each location is progressed.
•  Planning and co-ordination of construction contractors.
•  Drafting of relevant terms within contracts for stakeholders involved in the design and construction phase.
•  Ensuring the programme is kept on time, budget and proper communication maintained.
•  Feasibility studies to highlight the engineering challenges associated with the construction of a variety of renewable energy projects including re-powering of wind, solar, battery storage and anaerobic digestion
•  Support of in-house technical and Development team carrying out early-stage design (layout plans etc.)
•  Support of in-house planning team with the discharge of planning conditions including drafting of supporting documentation such as construction management plans
•  Support of in-house operations team with upkeep of portfolio assets. For example, reviewing the conditions and then specifying and managing repair works to wind farm site infrastructure
•  Preparation of specification documentation to inform the works of external consultants and contractors including civil/structural engineers, geotechnical engineers and civil engineering contractors
•  Contract administration
•  Review of tender documentation
•  Reporting on practical and financial progress
•  Chairing of meetings with project stakeholders
•  Management of client’s duties in accordance with the CDM Regulations 2015
•  Where appropriate assuming the role of Principal Designer in accordance with the CDM Regulations 2015
  
  

Accountability/Responsibilities

•   Delivery of projects on time and on budget.
•   Management of the project contracts and stakeholders.
•   Identify and notify development team of any potential construction related issues and options available for all forms of generation
•   Regular reporting and updating to generation Director - highlighting risks, issues and impacts, incorporating suggested solutions.
•   Conformity to all current regulations and standards required during and following construction.
•   Assist the planning team with technical input.
•   Assess sites for access and infrastructure requirements.
•   Assisting in producing tenders and quote comparisons.
•   Monitoring and reporting of budgets
•   Travel to sites required
•   Regionally based operating out of an office base in Stroud.
  

Skills and Knowledge required:

•  The successful candidate will hold a higher education qualification in a relevant engineering discipline related to construction, or civil engineering.
•  Candidate will ideally be a chartered engineer or working toward chartered status
•  Preparation of contract documentation.
•  Proven project management and delivery skills
•  Ability to work independently with remote management and take responsibility for project delivery.
•  Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines without compromising safety or quality.
•  Strong communication skills, particularly verbal communication.
•  Construction experience and knowledge of CDM and relevant Health & Safety practices.
•  Full UK driving license
  

Desirable Skills

•  Grid connections.
•  Battery storage
•  Anaerobic digestion