Overview
G2 Energy is looking for an experienced Project Manager specialising in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The Major Projects Director will oversee the implementation of a multi-gigawatt portfolio and manage multiple BESS projects concurrently. The role requires substantial expertise in Project Management, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the field and at least 5 years dedicated to BESS projects. The position may involve line management of a team of Project Managers and providing leadership to the project team.
Responsibilities
Manage major project delivery to meet key programme milestones and employer deliverables in line with company procedures and best practice.
Ensure the major project delivery team and individual projects are suitably resourced in line with workload and budget.
Proactively manage, coach, mentor and develop team members to enhance growth, technical skills and knowledge.
Approve scope of works, the plan and the target cost for each element of the project assigned to the PM.
Provide clear leadership to the project team and control activities against budget.
Ensure safe management and system of work are deployed by all personnel involved; establish effective construction site controls.
Seek opportunities to optimise the resource plan with other senior managers; drive performance and improve delivery methods; maintain a professional and consistent approach for major projects.
Support commercial cost controls and manage profit and loss to agreed margins in collaboration with the commercial team.
Own and drive the Major Projects company procedures and continuous improvement.
Establish working relationships with senior client representatives to ensure efficient project delivery.
Conduct site inspections as appropriate and benchmark quality.
Manage safety, health and environmental matters in accordance with policy, guidelines and statutory legislation; conduct regular safety audits and assist with risk assessments and investigations as required.
Produce regular reports to the G2 Senior Leadership Team including KPIs and progress against business objectives.
Demonstrate effective SHE leadership and promote a proactive safety culture; manage safety throughout lifecycle designs to minimise risk to personnel.
Ensure company HR policies and procedures are implemented within the function and that direct reports are regularly reviewed.
Qualifications / Person Specification
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and Project.
Extensive experience in project management; formal training and/or qualifications in project management.
Min 5 years electrical experience within project management on 132 kV networks.
Electrical qualification (HNC/HND minimum); degree in electrical engineering or related discipline is desirable.
Experience with SAP up to 33 kV is desirable.
Good written, verbal and presentation skills; self-motivated, able to motivate staff to meet tight deadlines.
Supportive team player capable of engaging with technical and commercially oriented staff across levels.
Excellent influencing and communication skills; versatile, adaptable, and willing to impart skills to others.
Demonstrates impeccable ethics and integrity.
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