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project manager Glasgow, Scotland

BayWa r.e. renewable energy

Full Time Glasgow, Scotland 113625 - 87697 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,500 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.

BayWa r.e. UK Limited is part of the international BayWa r.e. group of renewable energy businesses, with our main office based in Edinburgh, and with other locations in Cork and Glasgow. The BayWa r.e. UK team focuses on wind project development, acquisition and construction, both in the UK and Ireland. We are excellent listeners and offer a wide range of solutions, perfectly tailored to your specific requirements.

About the role

We have been building our presence in the UK steadily since 2010, and to date have built over 140MW of onshore wind and 280MW of solar projects with 2GW under our operational management. This growth is only set to continue with +350MW onshore wind pipeline as well as actively exploring greenfield solar and battery storage developments across the UK and Ireland.

As a result of this expansion, we are looking to recruit an Assistant Project Manager, to join our team in Edinburgh, who will assist with the delivery of consented windfarm projects and support the wider development and construction activities. Applicants ideally should have a background in the renewable industry from greenfield sites to acquisitions and overall project delivery.

What You Will Do

Provide support to the project management team for the delivery of allocated windfarm/solar farm project(s). This will include supporting the commercial and technical delivery of the wind/solar farm asset, from the initial development consent process, contracting and construction phases and overall commercial operations, which will also be supported by the BayWa r.e construction and legal team;

Project managing the delivery of allocated windfarm project(s). This will cover the commercial and technical delivery of the wind farm asset, normally from development consent, through contracting, into construction and through to commercial operations. This will be supported by the BayWa r.e construction and legal team;
Manage the financial tracking of projects against budget, liaising and reporting Head of Projects;
Support the project sale activities in conjunction with Corporate Finance team in Munich;
Support project acquisition activities in UK and Ireland through either electrical diligence support or project management lead as required;
Participation in overall strategic direction and planning for BayWa r.e’s activities in both the UK and Irish markets
Drafting of tender specification documentation and provide support in the review and assessment of tender responses;
Support BayWa r.e’s process for enhancing best practice methods, valuation processes, knowledge management, internal tools & templates;
Effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders regarding the project(s) needs and goals

Your tasks

Project Manage the safe and successful delivery of onshore wind farms
Liaise with internal and external resources, including contractors and consultants, necessary for the realisation of the construction-related activities of specific wind farms
Coordination and delivery of all construction-related contracts (TSA, O&M, BoP, insurance, etc.)
Contribute towards the management of successful landowner relationships during the project implementation phase to ensure potential issues are identified and addressed in a timely and effective manner
Liaise with the Operations Management team to ensure effective handover into the operational phase
Support the in-house legal team in preparation of the construction related contracts, inputting where required
Support the SHEQ Manager with site audits, apply a pro-active management approach of Health and Safety on all sites and ensure that best practice methods are followed
Support business development activities related to project acquisitions, including preparation of construction budgets, coordinating technical advisors, and assisting in the preparation of business case/investment decision papers

What You Bring

You are technically, commercially and digitally inclined;
Degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering preferred;
Post-graduate experience working on the construction aspects of the UK renewable energy sector;
Understanding of the structure, content and operational requirements of standard form of construction contracts including FIDIC Yellow, Red and Silver Book and NEC 3;
Significant previous experience of managing input from colleagues, external advisors and contractors across a wide range of technical, financial and commercial matters;
Experience of managing and liaising with a Site Manager or Resident Engineer to support project delivery;
Commercially and financially astute with a good level of experience in dealing with challenging negotiations and disputes;
Organised and pragmatic with an ability to find solutions to challenging problems;
Excellent communication skills, both written (presentations, reports, documents) and spoken;
Adept at building strong, cooperative and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to successfully reach project realisation;
SHEQ experience in managing projects.

What We Are Ready To Offer You

Private Health Insurance
Life Assurance Cover
Company Pension Scheme
Yearly Team Away Days
Flexible Working Environment
Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme
Excellent Company Culture
Mental Health First Aid support
Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling
Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Hybrid Working

Is This Role The Right Fit For You?

Diversity and Equal Opportunity
At BayWa r.e. we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
All employment is decided based on qualifications, potential, merit, and business need.
We do not discriminate on the basis of origin, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Contact

We look forward to your application!

If you have any questions about the job offer, please get in contact with us at [email protected]

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