About the role

Solar PV Project Manager leading owner’s engineering projects for renewable energy at Mott MacDonald in Genova, Italy. Ensuring projects are delivered on time, budget, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Guide and manage PV projects from inception to completion, ensuring all project milestones are met
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
Coordinate with internal teams, Client Stakeholders external contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved
Provide technical oversight and guidance throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure engineering designs, specifications, and drawings are reviewed and approved
Manage site assessments and feasibility studies to determine project viability
Ensure compliance with local regulations, standards, and best practices
Provide local know how and guidance to the team
Support preparation of technical specifications and tender documents for procurement of equipment and services
Evaluate bids and proposals from contractors and suppliers
Provide technical assistance during construction, commissioning, and operational phases
Manage preparation of performance assessments and troubleshooting of PV systems
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and local communities
Represent the company in technical discussions and negotiations
Ensure transparent and timely communication with all project stakeholders
Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards
Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify compliance with project specifications
Manage the commissioning and acceptance testing of PV systems

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Industrial) or a cognate discipline; relevant master's degree is not mandatory but preferable
Experience in Project Management
Desirable working knowledge of Solar PV development in Italy
Working knowledge of Solar PV development
Knowledge of the relevant Solar PV design codes and certification requirements
Familiarity with PVsyst or other modelling software
Familiar with international and local standards, codes, and regulations
Proactivity and problem-solving attitude
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in English both written and verbal
Desirable: Demonstrable experience of project management of other disciplines
Excellent IT skills particularly MS Excel/Word/Project and PowerPoint
Self-motivation, ability to use own initiative, flexible, problem solving approach
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment
Ability to communicate clearly & concisely in English, both verbally & written and ability to explain technical issues to non-engineers, including Clients
Ability to produce and review technical reports for clients, so attention to detail is paramount
Ability to chair and present at meetings

Life insurance
An annual professional institution subscription
Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive
Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5
Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies – for parents and care givers
Annual bonus scheme
Flexible benefits that suit you, including ability to buy/sell annual leave entitlement, cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans
Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources
Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities
The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes