Senior Project Manager - Quanta Consultancy Services

Description

The client renewables is one of Europe's largest and fastest-growing renewables generating companies.

The client is a leading player in the drive to generate more electricity from clean, inexhaustable energy sources - wind, rivers, the sea and the land.  Today we are one of the UK's biggest renewable energy developers and operators

The UK Hydro Team is responsible for the development and delivery of a significant investment programme in new build and existing asset enhancement hydro projects.

The project boundaries incorporate a national park and an operational power station. The ideal candidate will have experience of operating in these environments.

Principle accountabilities:

An experienced project manager is required to manage a £11m hydropower refurbishment project in North Wales. The scope of the project is to replace a 1.2 km pipeline of 2m diameter, a hydro turbine/generator and ancillary works. The project will be delivered through the management of several contracts as well as utilising internal resources.

The project manager will be responsible for program, budget and management of contracts as well as liasing with stake holders including local land owners and tenants. The project manager will also be responsible for establishing and leading a support team including design consultants, resident engineer, CDM Co-ordinator, ecologist, archaeologists. Additional responsibilities include co-ordination with operations activities and other ongoing projects on the site.

It is anticipated that by the start of the appointment the project will have planning permission, will be sanctioned and the tendering process for the main project scope will be at an advanced stage. The project will run over 2012 and 2013, with close-out occurring during the first few months of 2014.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing large construction projects which involved interfaces with existing operational assets. Experience of large pipeline projects would be a distinct advantage. Experience of hydropower projects would also be an advantage, though not essential. The following are essential to the role:-

• Knowledge and experience of UK Health Safety and Environmental legislation, safe systems of work and safe working practices.
• Proven track record as a project manager on large civil engineering project, ideally with hydro experience
• Experience of contract management and contractual negotiations, with respect to NEC contracts
• History of successful delivery of key targets
• Good communication and influencing skills
• An ability to understand technical aspects of the project

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