Project Manager - Solar

About the Position

We are currently looking to recruit a Project Manager to strengthen the business area’s Solar Project Delivery Unit. The team is responsible for the project execution of large-scale infrastructure renewable projects of onshore wind, solar, and battery storage across Ireland and the UK. You will report to the Delivery Manager Solar for UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction of our solar projects to include organizing, leading, and ensuring effective management and administration of the Project.
• Coordination of project team including external consultants, contractors, and service providers.
• Ensure continuous planning and follow-up of cost, time, and quality & reporting on project status to senior management.
• Establish and fulfill the requirements of the Project charter.
• The implementation of the Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements and ensure HSE compliance including Project Health & safety monitoring, reporting & development, including managing planning & environmental permit conditions for the project.
• The implementation of anti-corruption prevention (e.g., assess and address risks, training, transparent reporting of incidents, monitoring of contractors) while ensuring that reporting of the project is according to The Statkraft Way.
• Ensure internal communication, cooperation, and coordination between the different staff members of the Project and with other parties with interface to the Project (Region, Country, and Corporate).
• Ensure efficient and regular project meetings and recording of minutes and agreed actions. This includes (but is not limited to) general internal project reporting, tracking of project spend & progress, tracking of project payments & variations, and various project management documentation compilation and maintenance.
• Manage the tendering processes for small works packages.
• Manage the inputs from the technical design team to finalize the design of the projects.
• Using Statkraft internal tools for payments, project tracking, safety, contract management, risk management, etc.
• General contribution to the competence of the construction team for wind, solar, battery storage & other renewable energy projects in Statkraft, including development and maintenance of high environmental and HSE standards.

Please note that the project site is located approximately one hour from London. Due to the nature of the role, regular onsite presence is required, typically 2–3 days per week.

Requirements

• University degree in engineering or natural sciences with documented extensive experience.
• Work experience in a similar field of managing renewable energy development projects with a proven track record of delivering renewable/large scale infrastructure projects through construction.
• Clear affinity with renewables and ideally relevant working experience in the renewable energy industry in particular the construction processes and environmental assessments of wind, solar, Battery & other renewable energy projects.
• Demonstrated experience of having full responsibility for management of project budgets and schedules from early stage development to construction.
• Strong technical understanding of renewable energy technology with experience of contracts and technical appendices for main technology supply contracts.
• Strong communication, relationship building, and good management skills including organizational ability and a target-oriented; demonstrated ability to prioritize.
• Excellent application of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project (or equivalent), AutoCAD (working knowledge), SharePoint, and other applications.
• Ability to concisely frame issues by providing context, analysis, recommendations, and risk/benefit, both in written and verbal format to project teams.
• Independent self-starter with a clear ability to manage a large workload, often providing support to processes managed by colleagues, while prioritizing tasks and effectively juggling competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

We Offer

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society.
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company.
• A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation, and a strong commercial culture.
• A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age, and cultural background.
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes.
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organization.
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists, and graduates from different countries and backgrounds.
• Hybrid working.

Please note that the project site is located approximately one hour from London. Due to the nature of the role, regular onsite presence is required, typically 2–3 days per week.

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorization.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality, or disability.

About the Company

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe's largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, and gas-fired power. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations. Statkraft has around 6,200 employees in 20 countries.

The business area European Wind and Solar is responsible for development and ownership of wind and solar assets in Europe. The business area is also responsible for the project execution of large projects in Statkraft, the group procurement function, and development of new business opportunities.