Project Manager - Construction
| Posting date: | 29 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2024 |
| Location: | S41 9QJ |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 51967 |
Summary
The Company
Leading the way in commercial solar power, Custom Solar is one of the UK's most established renewable energy companies specialising in solar PV. They operate nationwide to design, install and maintain world-class quality solar PV systems for businesses, public sector institutions and new build commercial developments. With globally recognised quality standards and expert accreditations in environmental management, Custom Solar has been a trusted provider of solar power since 2010.
Having recently been acquired by MITIE, are in a strong position to significantly grow over the next few years through continued success, through existing workstreams, but also via exposure to MITIE relationships. This approach will be supported through MITIE's NET Zero division.
Their focus on tying expert engineering with an honest, no-pressure approach to sales has contributed to their reputation for excellent customer service and satisfaction. Custom Solar has been recognised with numerous industry awards, including the Commercial Solar Installation of the Year on multiple occasions.
Custom Solar can offer a number of different financing solutions to their clients including capital purchase, PPAs and leasing options. They also offer a full O&M package with all new solar installations as well as the ability to roll this service out to third party installations. Since 2010, they have maintained some of the country's largest Solar PV portfolios and their wealth of experience in this area gives their clients confidence that their investment is in the best hands.
Custom Solar have a number of high-profile clients, including the Association of British Ports (ABP). Custom Solar secured a framework partnership with ABP, the UK's leading port operator, with a unique network of 21 ports across England, Scotland and Wales. Their ports include Immingham and Hull, where Custom Solar recently installed the UK's largest rooftop project, a 6.5MWp solar system across the main terminals buildings with works including major HV upgrade works.
Job Overview
Leading delivery of multiple Solar PV installation projects, driving project progress with clients, internal teams and external suppliers. Ensuring materials, labour, documentation and designs are correct, on time & to budget, while upholding a high standard of health & safety throughout. Follow CDM best practices, drive high quality performance and ensure expectations are met, whilst capturing any out-of-scope variations through order to completion.
Location: Remote
Hours: 0830 to 1630 (Self-managed)
Reporting to: Custom Solar - Senior Project Manager
Salary Band: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Responsibilities:
-Project focal point for client and internal teams. Liaising with Designers & Business Development Management team, and back-end handovers with the Operation & Maintenance team, where necessary.
-Carry out pre-construction activities, including but not limited to; Risk registers, RAMS, CPP, on-site client meetings, allocation of installation team(s), review approvals, creating project program and surveying sites.
-Ensure QHSE standards are adhered to throughout all projects and members of the team actively participate in Health & Safety. Escalate & record accidents/incidents, utilise H&S protocols and inspire observation reporting.
-Gather & maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, permits, approvals, and compliance records.
-Carry out weekly updates to stakeholders, compile project data for internal progress tracking and complete KPI reports with accurate critical information.
-Sign-off project with internal installation managers and confirm designs & standards have been adhered to.
-Request purchase orders where necessary. Schedule plant, materials and labour while tracking budgets.
-Identify, resolve and log risks, while co-ordinating with various teams to ensure smooth running of operations.
-Monitor project expenses, ensure cost control measures are being followed and prepare accurate financial reports.
-Take responsibility for budget and time milestones, sharing clear deadlines with procurement and supporting invoices with finance & commercial. Own the project from contract execution to successful testing & hand-over.
-Implement quality management processes to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards, scored by the QA team. Ensure snags are complete prior to handing over a live system to the client and the O&M team.
What we are looking for:
Essential:
-Literate with IT, including use of Google Sheets and the MS Office; Words, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook etc..
-Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, adapting approaches and influencing skills to the audience's characters, with strong time-management and reliability.
-Well organised with a strong ability to multi-task over multiple projects/workstreams and hit deadlines timely.
-Maintaining positivity and healthy relationships in the face of pressure and setbacks, remaining calm.
-Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all matters; data collation, communications, reviewing documents etc..
-Solid knowledge & ability to capture documentation, including H&S, CDM Regs, DNO, planning, surveys, quality audits and reports. Supporting KPIs and capturing accurate records.
-Previous experience in managing teams and cross-departmental collaboration, with excellent interpersonal skills. A strong team player - cooperative and willing to assist others.
-Hands-on experience with technical documentation (including electrical schematics), program of works and client management, with an ability to problem solve and work proactively & effectively.
-Full driving licence, ideally clean and willing to travel / stay away from home where necessary.
Desirable:
-Previous experience with solar installations. Rooftop or ground-mount, dependant on the role available.
-Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
-APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
-PRINCE 2 or Alternative qualifications in project management.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join the leading and fastest growing solar business in the UK, with a strong, experienced team, fantastic reputation and track record.
Are you the person who can help Custom Solar to decarbonise the UK through the deployment of solar energy?
Leading the way in commercial solar power, Custom Solar is one of the UK's most established renewable energy companies specialising in solar PV. They operate nationwide to design, install and maintain world-class quality solar PV systems for businesses, public sector institutions and new build commercial developments. With globally recognised quality standards and expert accreditations in environmental management, Custom Solar has been a trusted provider of solar power since 2010.
Having recently been acquired by MITIE, are in a strong position to significantly grow over the next few years through continued success, through existing workstreams, but also via exposure to MITIE relationships. This approach will be supported through MITIE's NET Zero division.
Their focus on tying expert engineering with an honest, no-pressure approach to sales has contributed to their reputation for excellent customer service and satisfaction. Custom Solar has been recognised with numerous industry awards, including the Commercial Solar Installation of the Year on multiple occasions.
Custom Solar can offer a number of different financing solutions to their clients including capital purchase, PPAs and leasing options. They also offer a full O&M package with all new solar installations as well as the ability to roll this service out to third party installations. Since 2010, they have maintained some of the country's largest Solar PV portfolios and their wealth of experience in this area gives their clients confidence that their investment is in the best hands.
Custom Solar have a number of high-profile clients, including the Association of British Ports (ABP). Custom Solar secured a framework partnership with ABP, the UK's leading port operator, with a unique network of 21 ports across England, Scotland and Wales. Their ports include Immingham and Hull, where Custom Solar recently installed the UK's largest rooftop project, a 6.5MWp solar system across the main terminals buildings with works including major HV upgrade works.
Job Overview
Leading delivery of multiple Solar PV installation projects, driving project progress with clients, internal teams and external suppliers. Ensuring materials, labour, documentation and designs are correct, on time & to budget, while upholding a high standard of health & safety throughout. Follow CDM best practices, drive high quality performance and ensure expectations are met, whilst capturing any out-of-scope variations through order to completion.
Location: Remote
Hours: 0830 to 1630 (Self-managed)
Reporting to: Custom Solar - Senior Project Manager
Salary Band: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Responsibilities:
-Project focal point for client and internal teams. Liaising with Designers & Business Development Management team, and back-end handovers with the Operation & Maintenance team, where necessary.
-Carry out pre-construction activities, including but not limited to; Risk registers, RAMS, CPP, on-site client meetings, allocation of installation team(s), review approvals, creating project program and surveying sites.
-Ensure QHSE standards are adhered to throughout all projects and members of the team actively participate in Health & Safety. Escalate & record accidents/incidents, utilise H&S protocols and inspire observation reporting.
-Gather & maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, permits, approvals, and compliance records.
-Carry out weekly updates to stakeholders, compile project data for internal progress tracking and complete KPI reports with accurate critical information.
-Sign-off project with internal installation managers and confirm designs & standards have been adhered to.
-Request purchase orders where necessary. Schedule plant, materials and labour while tracking budgets.
-Identify, resolve and log risks, while co-ordinating with various teams to ensure smooth running of operations.
-Monitor project expenses, ensure cost control measures are being followed and prepare accurate financial reports.
-Take responsibility for budget and time milestones, sharing clear deadlines with procurement and supporting invoices with finance & commercial. Own the project from contract execution to successful testing & hand-over.
-Implement quality management processes to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards, scored by the QA team. Ensure snags are complete prior to handing over a live system to the client and the O&M team.
What we are looking for:
Essential:
-Literate with IT, including use of Google Sheets and the MS Office; Words, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook etc..
-Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, adapting approaches and influencing skills to the audience's characters, with strong time-management and reliability.
-Well organised with a strong ability to multi-task over multiple projects/workstreams and hit deadlines timely.
-Maintaining positivity and healthy relationships in the face of pressure and setbacks, remaining calm.
-Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all matters; data collation, communications, reviewing documents etc..
-Solid knowledge & ability to capture documentation, including H&S, CDM Regs, DNO, planning, surveys, quality audits and reports. Supporting KPIs and capturing accurate records.
-Previous experience in managing teams and cross-departmental collaboration, with excellent interpersonal skills. A strong team player - cooperative and willing to assist others.
-Hands-on experience with technical documentation (including electrical schematics), program of works and client management, with an ability to problem solve and work proactively & effectively.
-Full driving licence, ideally clean and willing to travel / stay away from home where necessary.
Desirable:
-Previous experience with solar installations. Rooftop or ground-mount, dependant on the role available.
-Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
-APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
-PRINCE 2 or Alternative qualifications in project management.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join the leading and fastest growing solar business in the UK, with a strong, experienced team, fantastic reputation and track record.
Are you the person who can help Custom Solar to decarbonise the UK through the deployment of solar energy?