About the job

Description

Green Cat Renewables Job Advertisement – Renewables Project Manager

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow

*Please note that Green Cat Renewables do not offer any form of visa sponsorship*

The Company

Green Cat Renewables (GCR) is a dynamic, innovative company that provides the complete range of technical services required to deliver renewable energy projects. The team of over 90 Engineers and Environmental Consultants deliver projects on behalf of clients from four offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Livingston and Biggar. GCR also works closely with its three sister companies Green Cat Contracting and Green Cat Hydrogen based in the UK and Green Cat Renewables Canada based in Calgary and Halifax.

Through the Engineering Department, the company provides Engineering Consultancy and Project Management services to Clients. This includes planning condition discharge; civil and electrical design; hydrology and energy yield analysis; multi-technology system and control design; procurement; project finance technical assistance; contract preparation, negotiation and management; site supervision; civil, mechanical and electrical inspections; and other requirements relating to the design and construction of wind, solar, BESS, hydrogen and hybrid projects.

Green Cat Renewables now require an Engineering Project Manager to join the Engineering team in Edinburgh to manage the delivery of a range of renewable energy projects and to help continually develop the expanding client base.

The Role

• Management of and responsibility for a variety of renewable energy projects.
• Preparation and/or review of technical design elements.
• Preparation of documentation and management of procurement processes (inc. BoP/Civil/Electrical/Equipment Supply tenders).
• Ensuring financial and technical targets are met in delivering projects.
• Effective management of, and reporting on, project risks.
• Facilitation of agreements and contract negotiation.
• Management and supervision of in-house project team and external contractors carrying out services and construction on projects.
• Communication with external stakeholders (e.g., landowners, developers, community bodies, planning authorities, community relations, grid network operators).
• Identification and provide project tasks/details for tracking purposes.
• Update the project team/disciplines on scope, status, changes of the project and schedule/expectations and ensure effective communication with all project stakeholders.
• Management, detailed tracking and communication of project progress from a task, time, schedule, and cost perspective.
• Management of changes in project scopes, identification of solutions for potential issues and implementation of contingency plans as required, while engaging the appropriate resources.
• Management of change orders, generation of necessary documentation and negotiation of variations with the client.
• Internal communication with project team and ensuring all corporate policies and quality management systems are fully adhered to.
• Business Development to identify opportunities for additional business opportunities with current and potential clients.

The Candidate

• Renewable energy Project Management experience is required for the role, leading projects and delivering project goals and objectives.
• Chartered Engineer status preferable.
• Proven track record in planning, executing, managing, and closing on projects.
• Proven track record of delivering projects within scope, on time and on budget.
• Ability to facilitate multi-disciplinary collaboration and team effort.
• Ability to manage, mentor, motivate and lead others.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and effectively capture decisions and actions.
• Experience in preparation of pre-FEED and FEED level reports and documentation to inform investment decisions.
• Problem analysis, deficiency identification and resolution skills.
• Procurement knowledge to provide guidance to procurement focal and to draft contracts (FIDIC/NEC experience preferable).
• Knowledge and experience of the UK Renewable Industry with an existing personal network.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel within UK when required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 Days annual leave and 8 flexible bank holidays
• Private Medical Healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional development opportunities and support
• Professional fees paid for by the company
• Company social events and team building days
• On-site parking with EV charging points available to staff (Edinburgh Office only).

To apply please send a full CV and covering letter to jobs@greencatrenewables.co.uk .

Closing date: Friday 24th January 2025

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