Project Manager, Solar PV Projects, UK

Project Manager, Solar PV Projects, UK

Would you like a challenging career with a high degree of development and responsibilities in a green company with rapid growth? Does it motivate you to be on the frontline of the renewable energy business? And would you like to build utility-scale solar PV projects?

European Energy is a green energy company experiencing exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate wind and solar PV projects globally and are at the forefront of the emerging green hydrogen/Power-to-X sectors. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and Courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your New Team

You will be a part of European Energy UK Limited, consisting of 16 colleagues working principally from our office in Glasgow. You will also work closely with our HQ in Copenhagen, Denmark, specifically with the EPC Department.

We are a committed and motivated team where knowledge sharing, trust, and open dialogues describe the very core of our collaboration. Our project pipeline in the UK is in rapid growth, and you will be hands-on in many technical, organizational, and commercial aspects with the opportunity to develop professionally and take on more responsibility over time.

Your New Role

As our new Project Manager, EPC Construction, you will play an important role in delivering utility-scale solar (PV) projects in the UK. In due course, we also expect the delivery of energy storage, onshore wind, and Power-to-X projects to form part of the UK portfolio.

Working within the structure of the newly released European Energy Project Management Model (PMM) you will receive projects once they have passed each stage gate (received planning consent, grid/land agreements secured, strategy defined for offtake and financing). You will be responsible and accountable for projects during structuring and construction phases, before handing over asset management. This will include working with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and manage the different structuring and construction activities.

You will be responsible for QHSE, risk management, timeline management, cost management, supplier management, contractual management, reporting, and the general compliance of the projects. An important part of this position also entails applying any lesson learned and continuously optimizing, and streamlining our project management processes.

You will see yourself in an environment with many interesting tasks. You have solid interpersonal skills to negotiate with local suppliers, service providers, and communicate with stakeholders such as subcontractors, lenders, off-takers, etc.

Areas of Responsibilities

• Collaborate within cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, contractors, and the risk team, to maintain the highest standards of H&S and Quality on the project
• Work within the EE PMM structure and help support the rollout and implementation of newly developed procedures and processes
• Drive EPC activities and deliverables (Grid, Design, Structural, Electrical, Procurement), chair regular team meetings and ensure minutes and actions are issued
• Financial management of projects and approvals of invoices
• Work closely with the construction team and conduct site visits before and during construction to monitor construction progress, identify risks, and meet contractors
• Ensure compliance with the various permits, land leases, grid connection, finance, off taker and other agreements in line with key performance indicators, performance monitoring systems, output specifications and contractual requirements
• Construction, Sponsor, PPA, Off-taker, and SPV Reporting as required by the project agreements (progress, CAPEX, risks, HSE)

Your Profile

• You have a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent experience
• You have a proven track record of project management with experience in grid connected solar projects during the construction phase
• You have strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation and have training at NEBOSH or IOSH level
• You are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing
• You have a valid UK driving license
• You are willing to travel throughout the UK (primarily) and to our head office in Denmark (periodically)
• You can work remotely & independently and be self-motivated within a supportive & collaborative company
• You are a creative problem solver
• You have a proactive and diligent approach
• You can balance quality in the context of time & cost pressure.

We Offer

• An entrepreneurial approach to our work. In daily life, it means it is not far from thought to action
• Trusted responsibilities with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally
• An opportunity to work with friendly, supportive, and collaborative colleagues who are actively contributing to a profitable, growing, and successful global group
• Competitive packages and benefits will follow capabilities

About European Energy UK Limited

European Energy UK Limited is on track to deliver substantial growth in the coming years and is currently developing a pipeline of more than 800MW of solar, onshore wind, and energy storage projects across the UK. The first solar project commenced construction in Q3 2022, with further projects planned for construction in 2023 and beyond.

Emergent – is structured for the modern workplace and the market and society it operates in.

Independent and Autonomous – offers a working environment with high trust and respect, a collaborative and consultative approach, and a sense of shared and individual responsibility.

Well-resourced – backed by its parent company, European Energy A/S, which holds a total net equity of over €391m with an EBITDA of over €135m at the end of 2022. Investor relation materials can be found here. European Energy A/S provides services to European Energy UK Limited from its specialist departments in Copenhagen.

Flexibility- This role will be attached to the office in Glasgow. However, the company operates with a flexible working policy.

About European Energy Group

In 2023, the global European Energy Group welcomed 270 new colleagues and is now more than 740 colleagues with 44 nationalities represented in 22 countries and 30 offices globally.

The group has, since 2004, installed more than 2.0 GW of renewable energy capacity and is now a frontrunner in ‘Power-to-X’ deployment. The group´s mission is to be a significant force in the global transition to a fossil fuel-free society and represents the Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Location: Glasgow, UK and/or remotely

Reporting to: Nick Badcock, Construction Director, European Energy UK

Application: Please be aware that European Energy does not receive applications via mail. To be considered for a job, we kindly ask you to upload your resume directly via the "apply" button on the right.

Deadline: We evaluate applications continuously, and we will close the job ad when we have found the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible, but no later than May 30, 2024.

We look forward to receiving your application!