Senior Project Manager - Clean Energy

Wood Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Glasgow is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead renewable energy projects. In this high-profile role, you will act as a technical and project management resource, ensuring successful project delivery. Candidates should have a degree and experience in renewable energy, with an emphasis on project management in a consultancy environment. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for flexible working.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Generous contributory pension scheme

Private medical cover

Flexible benefits package

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering, technical or scientific discipline.
• Experience in pre-construction and construction phases of renewable projects.
• International experience in developing renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and technical advisor services for renewable energy projects.
• Lead and interface with specialists to deliver projects through different phases.
• Ensure compliance with budgets, deadlines, and quality requirements.

Skills

Project management

Technical advisor skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in engineering, technical or scientific discipline

Postgraduate qualification related to renewable energy

Job description

Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Position

Wood is seeking a Senior Project Manager (SPM) to join our Clean Energy Consulting team. The SPM will be responsible for managing a portfolio of renewable energy projects. You will represent Wood as a key technical and project management resource by sharing knowledge and experience to aid overall development of competencies within the Team, Group and Company to enhance overall project delivery to clients. The role offers a high-profile position in a highly visible and motivated team, with the exciting opportunity to be part of a significant growth group with ambitious plans.

Responsibilities

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

We service a varied client base worldwide, including World-class private developers (major and independent), investment banks, utilities & power generation companies, pension funds, Technology Innovation and Research Centres – to name but a few. We provide value add services bespoke to the clients' requirements across; technical specialists, project management, owners engineering through all the phases of the project lifecycle. Our specialisms across the renewables sector include; onshore and offshore wind, green hydrogen, solar, grid, storage and infrastructure. The work that we do for our clients is key to making the energy transition possible.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Typical responsibilities

• Provide project management and technical advisor/ owners engineer services to a range of multi-disciplinary renewable energy projects, with an initial focus on the pre-construction and construction phases of renewables projects, particularly international projects
• Lead and interface with a team of specialists to progress and deliver renewable energy projects through pre-construction and construction phases
• Progress projects in accordance with the pre-defined budgets, deadlines and quality requirements
• Lead and contribute to the development of technical schedules of EPC, BoP, and TSA contracts
• Lead Invitation to Tender (ITT), tender evaluation and contract negotiation processes
• Act on behalf of clients to interface with contractors, monitor and report on contractor’s progress and compliance with their contracts
• Contribute to business development activities and assist in securing new projects and opportunities for the company
• Draft robust proposals for submission to our clients
• Ensure health and safety considerations are integral to the delivery of projects and project tasks

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering, technical or scientific discipline
• A postgraduate qualification related to renewable energy or significant knowledge of a range of renewable energy system technologies
• Experience in the pre-construction and construction phases of renewables Projects
• Experience in project management for a renewable energy technology development
• Experience of working within a consultancy environment
• International experience of developing renewable energy projects
• Knowledge of forms of contract and/or experience in contract negotiations
• CSCS or equivalent site safety passport and a practical understanding of safety regulations.
• Willingness for occasional worldwide travel

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working in a consultancy
• Stakeholder management

Experience in delivering multiple multi-disciplinary projects simultaneously