project manager London, England
Job description
Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. Today, we are Europe’s largest renewable energy producer and a global energy market operator. We are a vibrant, diverse and strongly connected community of over 5000 people, working across 20 countries within Europe, South America and Asia. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From batteries, grid services, solar, wind and hydrogen development to algorithmic energy trading and everything in between.
We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in delivering energy infrastructure that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. We are a global leader in the integration of high levels of renewables into electricity grids delivering Stability Contracts to the GB System Operator at our Greener Grid Parks to support zero carbon operation of the GB Grid in 2025.
We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.
But there’s more work to be done and we depend on inspired, creative and dedicated people who want to shape a brighter future with us – that’s why we need you to join us.
We are currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Project Manager to Senior Project Manager (based on level of experience) – Grid Services and Energy Storage to join our team in Statkraft UK.
The person would report into the Head of Greener Grid Parks . Our offices in GB are in London, Glasgow and Cardiff. We work on a “hybrid work” mode (home/office based) with regular travel within GB and occasionally abroad for this position. The Grid Services team develops Greener Grid Parks providing stability services to National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO) and energy in the electricity market.
Your role:
- Leading in the project management of GB grid services and energy storage projects at all stages of project development from site identification through to pre-construction activity;
- Having full responsibility for management of project budgets, programs and schedules from early-stage development to point of construction;
- Managing external service providers with purchase orders and contracts including planning consultants, land agents, legal advisors and technical experts;
- Responsible for obtaining pre commencement planning condition discharge and further investigations or variations as required;
- Engagement with the team and developing an understanding of the market and contracts to contribute to the development pipeline;
- Engage with legal, land, compliance, health and safety, commercial, grid connection and engineering colleagues to integrate these specialisms in your projects;
- Supporting the projects through construction stage and in operation and identify project enhancements and subsequent developments at Greener Grid Parks.
- Regular reporting on your project progress, providing insightful risk and opportunity analysis to team and management;
- Stakeholder management (internal and external) especially landowners, agents and local community;
- Coordinating with financial and technical colleagues to determine optimal strategy for your projects with consideration of project risks;
- Support development and implementation of all grid services projects, opportunities and Greener Grid Parks as appropriate;
- Supporting and mentoring other team members.
- Master or Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject e.g. renewables, engineering, planning or environmental and sustainability studies
- Experience in the energy (or relevant) industry with a demonstrable track record of successfully achieving targets. Entry level will be determined by experience
- Independent self-starter, with attention to detail with the ability to manage a variable workload to key deadlines, often providing support to processes managed by colleagues
- Excellent written, fluent English, with presentation and communication skills
- Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel and other MS applications
- Ability to manage several projects and relationships simultaneously including landowners, authorities, advisors and internal stakeholders
- Prepared to travel (majority UK wide)
- Ability to work in the UK
Additional Information
Statkraft offers:
- Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth
- A positive working environment characterized by expertise, responsibility, and innovation
- A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background
- Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including LinkedIn Learning and inspiring leaderships programs
- Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
- Hybrid working arrangements
