Commercial Solar Project Manager - London

Project Manager - Solar PV
£50,000-£55,000 + vehicle + 25 days holiday + profit share scheme + 50% off the office commute twice a week (when using trains etc)
London / Midlands

OVERVIEW

MDE is supporting a London based commercial solar installer (with a difference) find a new Project Manager for their engineering team. The companies offering is unique in the commercial solar world and if your fed up with conventional rooftop, or perhaps just fancy a change then here we are.

The company is value driven and described by its own team members as having a very special culture, a family feeling not to mention the expertise and work ethic among the team are unlike anything I have seen before. The opportunities are endless with huge growth due in the coming year and beyond, due to the companies scale up there will be times when the successful candidate will have to wear multiple hats. The rewards are worth it, but a can-do attitude and great personal skills are of upmost important.

THE ROLE

The Project Manager will oversee Solar PV projects from proposal phase through technical design, feasibility, permitting, installation, commissioning, and handover to client. The Project Manager will oversee the entire process, taking responsibility for project reporting, customer liaison, budgeting as well as other project management-based tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project managing multiple solar PV installations from initial proposal through all subsequent stages including installation and client handover
• Maintain positive working relationships with all internal colleagues and stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Work with the delivery team to meet programme deadlines and budget while ensuring that projects are delivered to expected quality standards
• Develop and own project risk/issues registers and implement mitigation measures
• Lead internal and external project meetings & reviews
• Track time, materials, and costs
• Facilitate and document kick-off, updates and lessons learned meetings
• Produce project-based reporting
• Ensure that projects are planned and delivered in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Act as the central contact for the project in its entirety
• Take full ownership and responsibility for the delivery of each project, in line with company and project objectives
• Define and implement the approach to managing health & safety risk across the project portfolio.

ESSENTIAL

• Minimum 3-5 years Project Management Experience
• Qualified to degree level in a relevant property/construction subject or project management qualification such APM, Prince2 etc.
• NEBOSH qualified with accredited body
• Proficient with MS Office, specifically Microsoft Project and documentation control
• Experience of working across multiple projects of varying size and complexity
• Strong leadership and negotiation qualities
• Proactive attitude towards quality management and attention to detail
• Professional approach to work with good client facing skills
• Experienced in the development and application of project processes/controls including programmes, reporting, risk & issues management, change control etc.
• Excellent Independent and team working
• Loyal, displaying the highest levels of integrity and commitment
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic company
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with demanding situations
• Driving license

DESIRABLE

• Technical understanding of Solar PV systems
• Ability to understand solar & electrical design & construction drawings
• Experience working on commercial solar installations
• Experience of working for a project management consultancy within the built environment
• Membership of a professional body