Biogas Project Manager

Peterborough

Location
Peterborough
Job type
Permanent
Working
Hybrid
Posted

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnered with established anaerobic digestion business who design, build, own and operate assets. They are looking to recruit a Project Manager to lead, co-ordinate and be responsible for delivering our Anaerobic Digestion, Gas-to-Grid projects from initiation through all the project Life Cycle phases.
This permanent role is hybrid and offers an annual salary of up to £70,000 plus car allowance, private medical and additional benefits package.
If you're a Project Manager with experience in anaerobic digestion and want to join an established and expanding business within the renewable energy sector, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities of the Project Manager

Reporting to the Projects Director, you will:

Ensure all project phases are defined, planned and executed
Manage each project from financial close to completion.
Co-ordinate all resources to deliver
You will be the primary liaison and represent the business with Stakeholders, Consultants, Contractors, Local Authorities and Local Community Relations
You will ensure clear communication between all stakeholders.
You will ensure clearly documented communication with project partners and subcontractors
Ensuring adherence to specified design, construction and commissioning best practices, specifications and standards are applied at all stages.
Identifying and mitigating potential risks & issues in all phases of the projects, maintaining the RAID register.
Manage a team of Project Support Staff, Site Managers & Contractors.
Prepare and implement a Contracting Management Plan detailing the deliverables and benefits that will be realised by the contract.
Provide the definition of what is and out in the contract scope.
Manage the RFQ process ensuring inclusion of the payment terms and conditions including specific specification details related to the supplier scope of supply.
Working with the finance team, prepare and implement a Project Financial Management Plan which encompasses several key processes
Other duties as required

Required qualifications and experience

To be considered, you must have:

NVQ 5, HNC/HND/Degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university, Project Management Certificate, HSE Certification in Managing Safely.
Recognised formal PM training.
Experience working with Procore or other construction management software, or a willingness and ability to work with one.
An understanding of working with major utilities on gas (entry/exit) and electrical grid (exit) connections.
Strong Working Knowledge of MS Office Programs and Project Planning
Excellent Communication and Interface Skills
Must be willing to travel to the Project Site Locations
Full UK driving license, prepared for regular UK and occasional overseas travel

Desirable experience

It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:

Experience on biogas and gas-to-grid projects is advantageous

Salary and benefits

Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Monday to Friday (out of hours and weekends may be required)
Location: Peterborough with site travel required
Benefits: Private health, private medical, car allowance of £5,000 per annum, and pension scheme#LI-AR1
INDREN

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Benefits

Car allowance, private healthcare

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