Project Manager
JOB ID: #7055 Project Manager Location: Wales, Remote Our client is looking for a Project Manager to be a leader in their exciting development. The successful candidate will spearhead the development of our clients, overhead line grid connections, creating opportunities for growth and development of green energy projects positively impacting communities across Wales. This is an enormously rewarding opportunity to make a real difference. Key Responsibilities
Manage all project budgets and risks using appropriate tools and contracts.
Responsible for the management of various external consultants, including the tendering, and contracting of lead services associated with stakeholder consultation, project, scoping, EIA, and all planning application submissions.
Responsible for the management of external and internal technical or engineering support in relation to the grid connection designs.
Responsible for management of any required DNS process, which may involve management of a Public Inquiry.
Responsible for obtaining any post-consent planning variations/value-add workstreams.
Support obtaining other licences, and permits, as may be required by the project(s)
Accountable for ensuring project documentation and consultation is aligned with planning policy and EIA regulations.
Work with the wider team to maximise the commercial viability of the grid lines and associated generation projects.
Management of relevant external stakeholder relationships, including those with local communities, planning authorities, local elected members/groups and other key influencers, all consultees statutory or otherwise, network operators, suppliers, regulators and media.
Input to design of and direct implementation of an effective and wide-reaching communications plan, with support from the Development Director and Community liaison co-ordinators, focused on obtaining support and an understanding of proposed projects, whilst retaining and promoting our clients reputation.
Key Accountabilities
Lead on grid routing option assessments and ultimate selection.
Management of environmental assessments, planning submissions, together with procurement of any other required consents, for preferred grid routes.
Identify and work to mitigate project risks to maximise project deliverability.
Liaison with the land team to deliver land rights assembly for preferred grid routes.
Ensure high standards of governance and project management on the grid line projects.
Management of 3rd party consultants advising on grid route implementation and technical due diligence.
Ensuring grid lines are delivered to consent and then FID on time and on budget.
Qualifications
Between 6 – 10 years’ experience working in-house in a development company or consultancy.
Degree in an environmental, engineering, technical, planning or science-based subject or equivalent.
Track record of successfully managing projects within resource and budget constraints.
Successfully dealing with planning authorities and other project stakeholders, including landowners, statutory consultees, members of the public, project contractors, external consultants, and development partners.
Management and coordination of the production and delivery of planning applications, Environmental Statements, and other documentation required to support the consenting process.
Experience in the Appeals process including Public Inquires would be an advantage.
Deep understanding of the planning system and policy relating to grid connections, with a proven track record in project delivery;
Knowledge of the DNS and Public Inquiry processes.
Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment regulations.
An entrepreneurial approach and problem-solving abilities.
Strong personal resilience and hugely adaptable to situations.
Excellent project management skills.
Handling and coordinating inputs from external consultants and project team members.
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
Welsh language skills would be an advantage.
