Construction Project Manager

Department: DevCon

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - Remote

Compensation: £65,000 - £80,000 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the pre-construction phase of the project (following end of the planning & development phase, or following the acquisition of a RTB Asset)
  • Lead an internal project team in the run-up to Final Investment Decision (FID), with a sharp focus on programme
  • Support planning discharge activities with the development team and engagement with landowners to ensure land-related obligations are met
  • Work with the in-house design team to ensure any value engineering opportunities are captured
  • Supporting the procurement and legal team throughout tenders and contract negotiations
  • Lead any early works package required in advance of main contract signatures (e.g. to start detailed contractor design for long lead-time equipment)
  • Develop and own the pre-construction risk register, the master project-schedule and project-budget (what we call the “basics” from which all activities are prioritised)
  • Ensure the full project team is aligned on actions, timescales and responsibilities
    
    
• Managing the construction phase to safely meet agreed time, quality and budget targets
  • Lead by example and ensure our health & safety culture is adopted on all projects
  • Manage our construction contracts, including the BESS supplier, BoP contractor, TO, grid-compliance and any other packages of work required for the project
  • Deliver all “Client” responsibilities noted within the employer’s requirements and interface matrix of construction contracts. This includes managing variations to planning, meeting our lease commitments and sourcing free-issue equipment and services (e.g. fibre, fiscal metres, RTM provider)
  • Ensure key project management documents are prepared to an excellent standard in line with the business reporting calendar
    
    
• Ensure the project seamlessly enters commercial operation & close-out contracts
  • Manage our internal engineering resource and contractors to develop and implement a commissioning and energisation plan
  • Coordinate with our commercial operations team on revenue readiness activities
  • Have a clear understanding on how our construction schedules impact on revenue streams (e.g. Capacity Market milestone dates)
  • Support procurement and commercial operations with the on-boarding and integration of Asset Management contractors
  • Agree (and manage the close-out) of construction defects and settle final accounts with support of the contract manager

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• You have managed at least 2 onshore renewable energy projects through FID or through construction.
• You have excellent practical project leadership skills and take pride in your project documents and reports.
• You are eager to learn and willing to own 
• You have strong commercial understanding and experience managing various contract types - experience of managing FIDIC contracts would be an advantage
• You have a thorough understanding of construction safety law and CDM regulation
• You create collaborative and cooperative environments for project teams. (i.e. you can lead as well as manage)

Benefits

• Up to 10% Company wide bonus based on company performance 
• Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs) 
• £2,000 per year to spend on your professional development 
• Private medical cover with Bupa from day one with the option to add family members. 
• Company Pension with 8% Contribution 
• Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents:
  • 6 months fully paid primary carer leave
  • 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave
  • 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment
• Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London 
• 1 month work from anywhere, for those with a travel bug 
• 1 day green leave to do something good for the environment
• free lunch once a week - a great way to get to know people in the wider team 
• dog friendly office, feel free to bring your pooch along 
• Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources 
• Regular, optional team socials designed to be inclusive for everyone (not just the pub goers!)
• Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday

• Work for the team - We are friendly and approachable. We make time for each other, value diverse perspectives, and learn and grow together.
• Do it right - We prioritise doing things right, never cutting corners. Safety comes first, and we consider our impact on communities and the environment. We act with integrity always.
• Move fast - We’re doers. We take responsibility, deliver on promises, and get things done. FAST.
• Know your stuff - We’re curious self-starters, always learning, adapting, and improving. No question is too small. We own our growth.