Solar & BESS Project Manager

EQUANS SERVICES LIMITED; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Site Project Manager for major solar PV projects across the UK. The role involves overseeing project delivery, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing resources efficiently. Candidates should possess relevant management experience and industry qualifications, along with a commitment to sustainability and team development.

Benefits

25 days leave

Private health care

5% Pension

Company share scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in utility-scale solar PV project management.
• Ability to review technical drawings and specifications.
• Budget and health & safety responsibility experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all project work complies with quality and safety standards.
• Plan and allocate resources to maximize efficiency.
• Manage supply chain relationships and contractual performance.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

HNC level qualification

SMSTS certificate

CDM certification

IOSH training

Job description

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We have a great opportunity for a Site Project Manager to oversee major renewable EPC projects across the UK. We design, install, commission and operate large scale solar PV farms and BESS projects for our clients. Supplying renewable energy from solar power plants that enables local communities to reduce costs and reduce their carbon footprint.

Alongside our solar farm projects we are involved in delivering a wide range of energy solutions to secure a more sustainable future.

Please note that when working away from home you will be provided with hotel accommodation and additional expenses whilst working away from home. The postholder will also have access to a company vehicle.

Key Activities:

• Ensuring that all work is carried out to contract specifications with regard to the quality of work, time scales, costs and is authorised and documented in accordance with company procedures
• Planning resource appropriately to ensure maximum utilisation of human resource (including travel costs and time) and minimise cost of materials and equipment to provide a cost-effective service
• Ensuring that all members of staff directly or indirectly employed under your direction carry out their duties in a safe manner, in compliance to the companies Health and Safety Policy and in particular that of any site specific risk assessment
• Being responsible for the consistent project delivery including robust, high-quality services through management of the operational teams
• Implementing corporate strategies, especially in the context of financial performance (profitability, overhead minimisation, positive cash flow, improved financial ratios, etc.)
• Being responsible for contractual performance in line with approved budgets, key performance indicators, performance monitoring systems, output specifications and contractual requirements
• Effectively managing supply chain to the project in a cost-effective way
• Building and maintaining partnership relationships with the client representatives and managers
• Recruiting, developing, and motivating operational staff to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and customer service and efficient delivery

Skills, qualifications & experience:

• Previous project management experience within utility-scale ground mounted solar PV
• Experience in reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes
• Previous exposure to H&S, budget and programme responsibility
• Qualified at HNC level; relevant industry training (SMSTS, CDM, IOSH)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deal with client, supply chain and employees
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving and the ability to multi-task
• Flexible approach to working, willing to travel; full driving licence

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 25 days leave
• Private health care
• 5% Pension
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme (Private GP Appointments, Legal support, Counselling)

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals

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Workplace : East Hertfordshire United Kingdom