Project Management Officer

2 months ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Rhino Recruitment Full time

Pay rate:

- Plus company benefits
- Hours:

- 40.00

My client has built up a market-leading pipeline of Energy Park projects in Wales, constituting the largest onshore renewables development portfolio in the UK. The businesses’ Energy Parks will combine the latest technology for onshore wind and solar generation to provide projects with some of the lowest Levelised Cost of Energy in the UK.

**Job Title**:Project Manager - Grid Connections

**Location**:Remote/Base location Cardiff - with expectation of travel within** **Wales

**Reports to**:Grid Director

The Grid Project Manager will manage the consenting of my clients overhead line grid connections, together with associated infrastructure. This is an enormously exciting opportunity to join a high growth business and play a key role in its continued success.

Main Responsibilities:

- Manage all project budgets and risks using appropriate tools and contracts;
- Responsible for the management of external and internal technical or engineering support in relation to the grid connection designs;
- Responsible for management of any required DNS process, which may involve management of a Public Inquiry;
- Responsible for obtaining any post consent planning variations/value-add workstreams;
- Support obtaining other licences, and permits, as may be required by the project(s);
- Accountable for ensuring project documentation and consultation is aligned with planning policy and EIA regulations;
- Work with the wider team to maximise the commercial viability of the grid lines and associated generation projects.
- Management of relevant external stakeholder relationships, including those with local communities, planning authorities, local elected members/groups and other key influencers, all consultees statutory or otherwise, network operators, suppliers, regulators and media; and
- Input to design of and direct implementation of an effective and wide-reaching communications plan, with support from the Development Director and community liaison co-ordinators, focused on obtaining support and an understanding of proposed projects, whilst retaining and promoting the clients reputation.

Key Accountabilities:

- Lead on grid routing option assessments and ultimate selection;
- Management of environmental assessments, planning submissions, together with procurement of any other required consents, for preferred grid routes;
- Identify and work to mitigate project risks to maximise project deliverability;
- Liaison with the land team to deliver land rights assembly for preferred grid routes;
- Ensure high standards of governance and project management on the grid line projects;
- Management of 3rd party consultants advising on grid route implementation and technical due diligence; and
- Ensuring grid lines are delivered to consent and then FID on time and on budget.

Experience & Background

Knowledge & Skills:

- An understanding of the planning system and policy relating to grid connections, with a proven track record in project delivery
- Knowledge of DCO, DNS and Public Inquiry processes;
- Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment regulations;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- An entrepreneurial approach and problem-solving abilities;
- Strong personal resilience and hugely adaptable to situations;
- Excellent project management skills;
- Handling and co-ordinating inputs from external consultants and project team members;
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills; and
- Welsh language skills would be an advantage.

**Experience & Qualifications**
- Between 6 - 10 years’ experience working in-house in a development company or consultancy.
- Experience as a “principal” in the development stages for overhead line infrastructure projects (33kV 132kV);
- Track record of successfully managing projects within resource and budget constraints;
- Successfully dealing with planning authorities and other project stakeholders, including landowners, statutory consultees, members of the public, project contractors, external consultants and development partners;
- Experience of the Appeals process including Public Inquires would be an advantage.

General:
The above responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the incumbent may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate alternative or additional duties as may be required, which are within their capability and competence.

**Note**:The role will require travel to Cardiff and throughout Wales.


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