Hybrid Construction Project Manager, Solar PV

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About the role

  • Leading Project Manager role for solar PV projects in renewable energy sector at Locogen. Overseeing project management from consent through design, procurement and commissioning.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage and deliver projects including: budget, schedule, scope, quality, risks, issues and changes on behalf of our clients
  • Provide input into design reviews
  • Prepare technical specifications and scope of works (e.g. ground works, structural works, M&E infrastructure, HV electrical works)
  • Lead and manage quality assurance, inspections and resolutions including snagging
  • Complete and hand over documentation
  • Manage the grid connection
  • Prepare, negotiate and manage contracts for BoP, EPC and ICP projects
  • Ensure contracts are managed according to their terms (applications for payment, variations, extensions to time for completion etc) and deal with contractor claims and disputes
  • Ensure working practices are compliant with Locogen’s health & safety, environmental management system and industry best practice
  • Act in CDM roles with full understanding of the CDM regulations and other relevant construction H&S legislation

Requirements

  • Significant experience in the development, design, procurement, construction and operation of commercial scale Solar PV projects
  • Experience working with EPC contractors, O&M providers or developers
  • Understanding of solar PV consultancy (feasibility, technical due diligence, operational performance)
  • Strong understanding of owner’s engineering, including design reviews, contractual compliance, and performance testing
  • Proficiency in solar performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimising operational plants
  • Understanding of UK energy market regulations, grid connection processes, and planning frameworks
  • Good working knowledge of engineering standards relevant to the design and construction of renewable energy projects
  • Good working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering
  • Experience managing ICPs and knowledge of the ICP process
  • FIDIC contract experience
  • Technical qualifications in Engineering or related discipline
  • H&S training in CDM, site management and risk assessment
  • Familiarity with PPAs, revenue stacking, and financial modelling (desirable)
  • Experience with energy storage integration and hybrid PV systems (desirable)
  • Technical due diligence for investors, including assessment of risks and financial implications (desirable)
  • Experience managing iDNOs (desirable)
  • Experience of NEC4 contracts (desirable)
  • Solar PV design, yield assessment, and technical due diligence (desirable)
  • Competence in industry software, including PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, and GIS tools (desirable)
  • Additional training in grid connections, energy storage, or hybrid PV systems (desirable)

Benefits

  • Fully flexible hours with no fixed core hours
  • 25 days holiday + 5 flexible bank holidays + 4 company closure days
  • Work from anywhere up to 60 working days per year (20 days per time)
  • Ongoing professional and personal development opportunities – training, memberships and education costs
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Life Assurance, Critical Illness, and Income Protection options
  • Pension at 10% (5% employee/employer contribution split)
  • Flexible for employees who want to opt out or contribute more of their salary
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
  • Cycle to Work & EV Car Scheme
  • Dog friendly office

Job title

Construction Project Manager, Solar PV

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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