Solar PV Project Manager

BayWa r.e. AG; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to lead repowering projects of solar PV plants. Responsibilities include managing project programs, communicating with clients, and developing technical proposals. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, project management experience, and a strong understanding of the PV industry. This position offers a competitive benefits package including private health insurance, performance bonuses, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance Cover

Company Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Environment

Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme

Excellent Company Culture

Mental Health First Aid support

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to online benefits portal

Cycle 2 Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the field of development and realization of PV systems.
• Strong financial understanding.
• Experience managing construction and/or additional works.

Responsibilities

• Lead repowering projects of solar PV plants from quotation to implementation.
• Manage project programs including planning, coordination, and reporting.
• Communicate with customers to deliver relevant information.

Skills

Project management experience

Excellent customer interface

Good negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Business fluent in English

Education

Degree in industrial engineering or similar

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Design engineering software

Job description

* You will lead repowering projects of solar PV plants from quotation through to implementation, including additional work and FAC punch list items.* You will manage project programs including planning, coordination, reporting, and oversee the technical and material related activities.* You will communicate with customers and assist with delivering relevant information as requested.* You will be required to support in developing PV repowering/revamping offering and establishing standard processes.* You will facilitate interface with central group and business entity functions i.e. technical LV & HV, marketing, commercial, and purchasing teams.* You will be required to support establishing network of suppliers and sub-contractors suitable for the PV repowering/revamping projects.* You will be responsible for continuously monitor and maintain excellent levels of quality and safety on site.* You will understand client requirements and develop technical proposal (incl. quotation, tender management) for PV repowering/ revamping projects.* You will develop project programs and identify opportunities, liaising with asset management team and analyzing solar portfolio of existing and potential new clients to review items such as large-* You will be required to support additional works from quotation through to implementation, including management of post-FAC and onboarding punch list items.* You will be responsible for continuously monitor and maintain excellent levels of quality and safety on site.* You will work closely with Project coordinator to ensure project delivery.* You will develop project programs and identify opportunities, liaising with asset management team and analysing solar portfolio of existing and potential new clients to review items such as large-scale warranty claims, issues with performance and assets, technology upgrade etc.* You will carry out future revamping design proposals.* You will, with support of BayWa SHEQ Team create and manage all aspects of CDM including but not limited to all relevant documentation. Design capabilities for LV and HV Networks up to 33KV.* Degree in industrial engineering or similar educational background.* Proven experience in the field of development and realization of PV systems.* Profound knowledge of the PV industry and thorough technical understanding, background in EPC / project development is beneficial.* Working knowledge of CDM regulations advantageous.* Well experienced in using AutoCAD.* Experience in using a range of design software.* Ideally CESGA Qualified.* Project management experience, managing construction and/or additional works.* Strong financial understanding.* Experience in both ground mount and rooftop installations.* Experience with design engineering software and tools advantageous.* Excellent customer interface and experience creating quotes.* Able to multitask effectively.* Good negotiation skills, intercultural competence, and strong communication skills.* Business fluent in English, an additional European language is a plus.* Good understanding of site H&S requirements.* 18th Edition Electrical Regulations Qualification, NVQ or City & Guilds in electrical installation would be advantageous.* Degree in Electrical Engineering Advanced knowledge of CDM regulations where it states CESGA would be advantageous.* Willing to travel anywhere in UK.* Full clean driving licence.* Right to work in the United Kingdom.* Private Health Insurance.* Life Assurance Cover.* Company Pension Scheme.* Flexible Working Environment.* Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme.* Excellent Company Culture.* Mental Health First Aid support.* Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling.* Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank.* Cycle 2 Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme.* Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility after 12 months employment).**BayWa r.e. Operation Services Limited** offers comprehensive operations and maintenance services to solar energy plants and wind plants across the UK and Ireland. We utilise our international experience as well as the expert knowledge of our local teams to deliver centralised, state-of-the-art data management and monitoring. Our commitment is to deliver our services by setting industry standards and constantly innovating to improve the value we add for our customers.