Project Manager

Nadara; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee project management of its renewable onshore pipeline. Responsibilities include coordinating financial KPIs, leading project teams, and managing timelines to ensure successful project completion. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience in PM roles. Join a company that values diversity, growth, and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Development and training opportunities

Wellbeing and mental health initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PM experience in infrastructure or energy projects.
• Experience in renewable energy development or construction.
• Full clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management of renewable energy projects.
• Coordinate project team and manage budget effectively.
• Oversee construction activities and contract negotiations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Master or Bachelor degree in relevant subject

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Nadara is expanding its PM Team and is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join it. Nadara’s PM performs project management duties from FID to COD on its renewable onshore pipeline (wind, PV, storage) to deliver projects with full control of schedule, budget, quality and risk.

Job Description:

Main Responsibilities:

• Leading in the project management of a number of projects of different technologies within our renewable pipeline from before final consent is granted up to COD;
• Bring projects to Final Investment Decision (FID), Ready To Build (RtB) and ultimately Commercial Operation Date (COD) on time and on budget as per FID approval;
• Responsible and accountable for achieving the project objectives maximizing the value of the project deliverables;
• Ensure that projects are engineered, constructed and connected on time and on budget;
• Manage and coordinate the preparation of the package for the FID;
• Define and manage the timeline and deadlines implementing a proper Gantt, foreseeing and removing obstacles and prevent or mitigate potential risks;
• Manage budget and financial k.p.i. providing direction and maintaining the governance of the project;
• Manage and coordinate the project team and the interface with internal departments and external stakeholders fostering effective communication;
• Support the procurement team in the contract strategy and oversee the construction activities;
• Coordinate the negotiation of construction, quality assurance and management contracts and any variation or claim in coordination with the procurement team;
• Manage the financing strategy of the project in coordination of the financing team;
• Manage the offtake strategy in coordination with the Energy Market team;
• Ensure high quality standards in HSE in coordination with the HSE department and control on the quality assurance aspects;
• Hand over asset to Operations at PAC (Provisional Acceptance Certificate)

Required skills & experience:

• Min. 2 years of working in PM roles for infrastructure or energy projects
• Master or Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject e.g. renewables, engineering, planning or environmental and sustainability studies
• Experience in the renewable energy development and/or construction, with a demonstrable track record of successfully achieved targets
• Knowledge of the key financial indicators of a renewable project and their optimization
• Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other MS applications
• Prepared to travel extensively within Europe
• Pragmatic and creative problem solving mindset
• Excellent communication skills (internal and external stakeholders, partners, technical and non-technical)
• Good Leadership attitude with an empathic approach.
• Experience of leading teams from multiple cultures and competencies
• Full clean driving license

Desirable skills & experience

• Quality, health and safety management experience of design and construction works.

Pay and benefits

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes flexible working policy, development and training opportunities, a wide range of initiatives dedicated to wellbeing and mental health. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Renewable Energy providers in the world then please do get in touch with us!

Equality and equity

Our company is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI). DEI provides an anchor for our long-term business strategy and permeates through our day-to-day culture, ensuring people of all backgrounds can thrive.

We hire based on merit, competence, and qualifications, with salary determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

We’ll achieve our vision through the energy and expertise of talented people like you. Join us and help secure the future of people and the planet!

What We Offer

At our organization, we empower our people to make an impact, think creatively, and tackle challenges while identifying new opportunities. This position offers exceptional career development prospects within an innovative and youthful company.

What We Expect From You

We are looking for individuals with passion, dedication, and a commitment to learning from every task and challenge. As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in driving growth and success for our business.

Location

Edinburgh

Time Type

Full time

Worker Subtype

Regular