Assistant Project Manager - Renewable Energy

Site-Based Assistant Project Manager - Renewable Energy

Location: Pontypridd, Wales - Fixed-Term Contract Position

Our client is an employee-owned entrepreneurial energy business. The company's focus is on providing flexible generation and grid stability services to support the UK energy sectors transition to net zero.

They have over 550MW of flexible generation under management and a series of grid stability projects in construction and development across multiple energy technologies.

The company is in an exciting phase of development, as they have recently been awarded contracts to build large grid stability projects across the UK.

They are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager, who will act as the Client Site Representative. This is a mix of home-based & site-based working, with a site presence needed on location in Pontypridd, Wales when construction begins.

As the Assistant Project Manager, you will primarily be responsible for representing the interests of the client on site for the 2-year construction of a new grid stability facility project in Wales. This will include, health & safety, environmental, quality, programme and budgetary interests as well as managing on behalf of the client the site interfaces between the team of contractors and the wider stakeholders (such as the landowner and local government).

The role will span the construction, commissioning and testing phases of project delivery, as well as the transition into the facility becoming an operational asset.

Location

The role is site-based in Pontypridd, Wales.

Responsibilities will include:

-Assisting the Senior Project Manager with the day-to-day management of a grid stability project in Wales through the construction, commissioning and testing phases of the project. Therefore, helping to ensure that the project is successfully delivered in accordance with its main objectives i.e. to deliver each project: safely; to the desired quality; on time; on budget; in compliance with relevant legislation; and to maximise opportunities for eliminating hazards, reducing risks and reducing the carbon footprint.

-Providing part-time site-based supervision of the works.

-On-site coordination of third-party project contractors and consultants, including EPC Turnkey contracts, civil engineering infrastructure design & build contracts, cable laying D&B contracts, assisting the Project Manager with the administration of a variety of standard form (such as NEC, MF/1 and FIDIC) and bespoke contract forms.

-On-site management for the successful delivery of the grid connection with the Distribution Network Operator (DNO), TO and the National Grid, including the preparation of connection applications.

-Assisting the Project Manager with the fulfilment of the "client" obligations under the CDM Regulations 2015, particularly the fulfilment of any site-based "client" obligations and helping to ensure that the "Principal Contractor" fulfil their statutory roles under CDM.

-Contributing to design review and HAZOP sessions and reviewing design submissions and management reports submitted by the third-party project contractors and consultants.

-Attending and sometimes minuting project meetings in person and via video-calls and ensuring actions are followed up and completed.

Requirements

-A highly organised and proactive engineer with a proven track record of site management / supervision within the construction and power sectors. 5+ years' experience working in a construction project environment with contractors is essential, and preferably within power sector projects.

-Possessing a good understanding of the processes for constructing, commissioning and testing new power sector assets, and preferably with a passion for contributing to the UK energy sector's transition to net zero.

-Higher education (preferably a degree) or recognised qualification in an Engineering discipline (electrical engineering is preferred).

-Working knowledge and understanding of the CDM Regulations 2015.

-Highly computer literate; proficiency in Microsoft Office including, but not limited to; Word, Excel, Outlook and Project (or similar gantt chart/programme software).

-Other relevant training certifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH, CSCS, First Aid at Work etc would be beneficial, but not essential as training certifications will be provided where necessary and if the candidate is suitable.

-Full clean driving license.

-Preferably based in Pontypridd near to the site location. The role will be a mix of remote home-working alongside a presence on site when needed when construction begins.

Remuneration Information

As this is a fixed-term contract position, the client can offer a competitive daily rate of £350-450, alongside covering business expenses.