Statkraft is Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. With around 7,000 employees in more than 20 countries, we have been making clean energy possible for over 130 years, with unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy because we believe renewable energy is not just part of the solution – it is the solution.
Construction Project Director – Loch Na Cathrach Pump Storage (450 MW)
The role is based on the project site, 14 km southwest of Inverness, Scotland, and sits within the Project Delivery Unit (PDU) under the Nordics organisation. You will report to the VP, head of PDU Nordics, and be the primary interface with the project steering committee while managing the construction delivery team throughout the construction phase.
Job Description
* Delivery of the construction project, including responsibility for quality, schedule, and construction budget.
* Be a role model and define the culture in areas of HSE and Business Ethics.
* Ensure that HSE and Business Ethics are given the highest priority and adopt and implement The Statkraft Way requirements relevant for the project.
* Set up robust project governance, including project charter, formal agreements with service providers, and compliance management.
* Organise, recruit, develop, and motivate the project team, including functional support.
* Manage and control designers, suppliers, contractors and service providers; manage interfaces, be responsible for respectful internal and external stakeholder management and transparent reporting.
* Ensure delivery of a project‑specific prevention plan on compliance‑relevant risks and monthly reporting on the same to the Project Steering Committee (PSC).
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, preferably Civil.
* Proven track record of managing large capital construction projects with high standards of safety, time, cost, quality, and risk management.
* Experience from contractor‑side project management, ideally in hydropower construction or other relevant heavy civil construction (roads & tunnels, railroads/metros, dams/waterways/sewage plants, etc.).
* Promoter of the highest HSE standards, high personal integrity and fully committed to international business‑ethics standards.
* Experience with international clients and consultants.
* Strong contractual understanding and commercial mindset.
* Good at managing multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
* Some travel to Oslo will be required.
Additional Information
A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward‑facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.
* An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low‑emission society.
* Professional and personal development in an exciting global company.
* A working environment characterised by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture.
* A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background.
* Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes.
* Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation.
* The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds.
* Hybrid working.
* Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries; the applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.
Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.
Seniority Level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Software Development and IT Services, IT Consulting
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