Onshore Construction Project Manager

STOWEN; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Lowestoft is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee both onshore and offshore construction services for a large offshore wind farm project. This role involves managing project requests, cost control, team management, and ensuring safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in project management within the renewable sector, alongside relevant qualifications. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow in the renewable energy field.

Qualifications

• At least five years' previous experience in a similar Project Management role within the Renewable Wind Sector.
• NEBOSHH or equivalent health and safety qualification is advantageous.
• Commitment to safety standards and protocols in offshore environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage client work requests across the project including procurement and work scopes.
• Maintain cost control of spending associated with approved work requests.
• Facilitate meetings with third-party contractors and lead project review meetings.
• Manage inspection software and ensure operational availability.
• Oversee asset management system and track usage patterns.
• Manage office-based project team and offshore personnel.

Skills

Project Management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

HNC or equivalent

Recognised Project Management qualification

Job description

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Overview

Stowen Clean Energy have an immediate vacancy for an experienced site-based Construction Project Manager to join our team. This exciting role involves managing onshore and offshore construction services to a large offshore wind farm construction project. This role will involve supporting the Offshore Wind Farm Developer, alongside suppliers, third parties and Stowen site-based personnel. This position presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to further their career within the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Work Request Management: Managing a wide range of client work requests across the project, including equipment procurement, property lease arrangements, onshore / offshore work scopes, quoting, estimating timelines, reporting, engaging with suppliers and contractors.

• Cost Control & Invoicing: Maintaining full cost control of all spending associated with approved work requests, issuing detailed invoice packages with back up, forecasting project costs, identifying any shortfalls in budget.
• Meetings and Communication: Facilitate meetings with third-party contractors, attend project related meetings as required, lead monthly high-level review meetings.
• Inspection and Compliance: Manage online inspection software to ensure all equipment is registered and inspections are carried to maintain operational availability. Ensure daily progress reports are completed / uploaded to the inspection system and monitor inspection schedules.
• Inventory and Asset Management: Oversee an online asset management system, ensuring that all items are correctly registered, track location of issued assets and monitor usage patterns.
• Team Management: Manage Stowen office-based project team and Stowen offshore personnel assigned to the project.

Requirements

• At least five years' previous experience in a similar Project Management role within the Renewable Wind Sector.
• HNC or equivalent; technical education would be advantageous.
• NEBOSHH or equivalent health and safety qualification would be advantageous.
• Recognised Project Management qualification is essential.
• Commitment to safety standards and protocols in offshore environments.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team setting.
• Physical fitness and ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Full GWO Package, OGUK Medical & Chester Step Medicals would be advantageous.

Working Conditions

• The role is office based at site in Lowestoft, United Kingdom (Mon-Fri).
• Forty hours per week but flexibility to mobilise offshore, overseas for short durations is required.
• Flexibility to work limited additional hours, if necessary, in support of project operational management.