AddressRWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Engineering
Technical Contracting Manager Solar and BESS Projects in UK&IE (m/f/d)
RWE Renewables is recruiting for a Technical Contracting Manager for Solar and BESS for our Onshore Wind, Solar, and BESS business in Northern Europe and the UK. As a Technical Contracting Manager, you will oversee the preparation of technical elements for various contracts related to our Solar and BESS projects, focusing on the UK and RoI.
Your key Responsibilities and Tasks
- Prepare technical documentation for tenders (EPC for Solar and BESS projects, electrical and civil Balance of Plant, engineering service contracts).
- Ensure consistency and apply our common technical standards and requirements to project-specific requirements (permit and grid requirements), coordinating the input of engineering, regional development, and construction teams.
- Evaluate offers, identifying and evaluating deviations to our requirements.
- Coordinate and lead technical negotiations with suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
- Develop and implement technical standards and requirements.
- Capture lessons learned out of the contracting processes as well as from stakeholders in RWE and support or lead improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with procurement, engineering, and the regional development and construction teams for the above.
Your Profile
- Academically educated in the Civil or Electrical Engineering discipline or similar. Bachelor or Master's Degree (preferred) or equivalent in.
- A sound experience in contracting technical solutions and/or project and site management, especially in solar, battery storage, or other energy infrastructure projects.
- Ability to evaluate technical requirements against economic benefits through all phases of project life. Sound commercial knowledge and understanding of interfaces between commercial and technical aspects.
- Good technical understanding of Solar and/or BESS projects, related civil and electrical infrastructure (Balance of Plant), and appreciation of grid connection requirements.
- Broad knowledge of the use of relevant guidelines, norms and standards and Best Practices
- Strong negotiation, influencing, and interpersonal skills. Αble to engage effectively with the various stakeholders on commercial, operational, and technical issues.
- Planning and organizational skills, including effective prioritizing.
- Over five years of relevant work experience and above-average expertise in the design and/or construction of solar PV and BESS projects.
- Team-orientated with interdisciplinary interest, able to develop effective working relationships and work in international teams across functions and countries.
- Fluent English communication skills (speaking and writing). Additional language skills are beneficial (e.g., Swedish, Dutch, Polish, or German).
Willingness and ability to travel to Northern European Countries, mainly within the UK and Ireland, but also occasionally (1-2 times per year) to the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, and Poland. Traveling is not anticipated to exceed 15% of total working time
Apply now with just a few clicks: ad code 85252, application deadline [[cust_ApplicationDeadline]].
Any questions? Contact in Recruiting: Lee Harbin, lee.harbin@rwe.com
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