Solar Farm Project Manager

4 days ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

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 Project Manager to oversee major renewable EPC projects across the UK. We design, install, commission and operate large scale solar PV farms for our clients. Supplying renewable energy from solar power plants 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:

* Generous holiday allowance

* Private health care

* Pension

* Company share scheme

* Cycle to work scheme

* Employee assistance programme (Private GP Appointments, Legal support, Counselling)


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