Delivery Project Manager Glasgow, Scotland - Downing Renewable Developments See details

Downing LLP

Glasgow

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Downing Renewable Developments in Glasgow is seeking a Delivery Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of renewable energy projects through the construction phase, ensuring on-time handover to operations.

You will manage grid interfaces, procure contracts, oversee planning conditions, and maintain safety and quality standards, while coordinating with regulators, communities, and senior colleagues to drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

Project Management / Engineering / Planning Qualification (degree level as a minimum).
Minimum of 5 years experience within the renewable energy industry in project management working on solar PV, battery storage or onshore wind projects (experience in other industries with suitable transferrable skills will also be considered).
Undertaken the delivery of multiple projects at various stages in the project lifecycle.
Strong experience in contract preparation, negotiation and administration including tracking contract performance, managing payment processes and management of contract deliverables.
Knowledge of working with grid operators and managing the delivery of grid connections.
Ability to manage project stakeholders including regulators, statutory consultees and local communities.
Experience of project financial management, project economics and energy markets
Experience of and ability to implement quality assurance processes
Good knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation applicable to construction projects in particular the CDM Regulations.
Good understanding of the UK consenting processes.
Experienced in the use of technical software (such as AutoCAD, GIS, PVSyst)
An ability to anticipate project issues and propose creative solutions.
An ability to translate technical detail into commercial impact.
An ability to manage several project tasks at once and be able to plan and prioritise project workload.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of high-quality renewable energy projects into operation through project management during the construction phase.
Support senior team members in pre-construction and construction activities including managing grid agreement interfaces, general engineering activities, procuring and placing contracts, pre-construction activities (such as planning condition discharge), contract administration and reporting, resolution of ad-hoc issues, monitoring construction progress, technical and HSE compliance and managing the overall delivery of projects until handover to the asset management team.
The role-holder will also require to undertake development and operation works that provides the role-holder with all round knowledge of the project life cycle and overall business.
The role-holder is anticipated to have a wide range of technical capability, a real desire to succeed and be able to work autonomously and propose innovative solutions to problems.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering

Planning

Contract negotiation

Grid connections

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Quality assurance

CDM Regulations

UK consenting processes

AutoCAD

GIS

PVSyst

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Project Management / Engineering / Planning Qualification (degree level)

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

PVSyst

Job description

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Delivery Project Manager

Glasgow, Scotland - Downing Renewable Developments Full-time I'm interested

Title: Project Manager - Delivery

Location: Glasgow

Department: Downing Renewable Developments

To apply, you must have the full right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

About Downing

Downing is dedicated to delivering investments that matter - for our economy, our health, our society, our local communities and our environment. For over 40 years, our highly experienced team and our entrepreneurial spirit has driven us to seek out long-term and unique opportunities that solve challenges faced by investors, companies and society. As a certified B Corp, we take our responsibilities, to our investors, our stakeholders and society, seriously. We invest for return while always considering our impact on the world.

Downing Renewable Developments

Downing Renewable Developments (DRD) is a renewable development team, responsible for identifying suitable renewable energy project opportunities and then undertaking the required grid connection, land agreement and planning processes to obtain successfully developed projects. Following the development phase of the projects, they will then be constructed and operated long term.

Role and responsibilities

The role, based in Glasgow, will be to lead the development and delivery of high-quality renewable energy projects into operation through the project management of individual projects during the construction phase, as well as supporting senior team members in other tasks.

In particular, the role-holder will be expected to support and manage key pre-construction and construction activities including managing grid agreement interfaces, general engineering activities, procuring and placing contracts, pre-construction activities (such as planning condition discharge), contract administration and reporting, resolution of ad-hoc issues, monitoring construction progress, technical and HSE compliance and managing the overall delivery of projects until handover to the asset management team. The role-holder will also require to undertake development and operation works that provides the role-holder with all round knowledge of the project life cycle and overall business.

The role-holder is anticipated to have a wide range of technical capability, a real desire to succeed and be able to work autonomously and propose innovative solutions to problems.

Key skills and experience

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Project Management / Engineering / Planning Qualification (degree level as a minimum).
Minimum of 5 years experience within the renewable energy industry in project management working on solar PV, battery storage or onshore wind projects (experience in other industries with suitable transferrable skills will also be considered).
Undertaken the delivery of multiple projects at various stages in the project lifecycle.
Strong experience in contract preparation, negotiation and administration including tracking contract performance, managing payment processes and management of contract deliverables.
Knowledge of working with grid operators and managing the delivery of grid connections.
Ability to manage project stakeholders including regulators, statutory consultees and local communities.
Experience of project financial management, project economics and energy markets
Experience of and ability to implement quality assurance processes
Good knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation applicable to construction projects in particular the CDM Regulations.
Good understanding of the UK consenting processes.
Experienced in the use of technical software (such as AutoCAD, GIS, PVSyst)
An ability to anticipate project issues and propose creative solutions.
An ability to translate technical detail into commercial impact.
An ability to manage several project tasks at once and be able to plan and prioritise project workload.

Personal profile

Passionate about what you do - you are always happy to roll up your sleeves.
Team player – have fun! We do our best to cultivate an open, honest, hard-working but fun culture at Downing.
Customer oriented - you are approachable, friendly and professional whilst working diligently. Nothing is too much trouble.
Assertive and focus on execution – you make things happen.
Eloquent – you can explain complex things in simple, relevant terms, and in good English.

Further information

Downing’s values - Be bold and ambitious | Be straightforward | Support each other

Our values serve as a guide that shapes every aspect of Downing. They extend far beyond the conduct of our employees and encompass our products, services, and relationships with our investors and their advisers. By upholding these values, we firmly believe that we can navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our commitment to these values ensures that we make a positive impact in everything we do, leaving a lasting and meaningful imprint on the world around us.

Hybrid working

Downing operates a hybrid working policy whereby employees are expected to work from the office for a minimum of 3 days each week. If specific days are required in the office, this will be communicated during the interview process.

Diversity and inclusion

At Downing, we work hard to create a safe space for everyone: an environment for people to be themselves, and to be straightforward, honest and candid. Diversity is important to us, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates this.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly throughout our recruitment process and every aspect of employment, irrespective of background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments

We will make reasonable adjustments within our recruitment process (and throughout employment) where needed. If you need any adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please do not hesitate to speak to the hiring manager or Downing’s People Team ( people@downing.co.uk ).

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We appreciate all interest in Downing and applications received, however please note we will only be able to contact the most suitable applicants.