Project Manager (Energy Systems)

Opis stanowiska

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Overview of the role
Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for its employees? Mott MacDonald is global consultancy whose people do exactly that.

Today, the realities of our world are transforming the energy sector at an unprecedented rate. The challenges of decarbonisation, energy security, climate change and digitalisation are continually shaping projects and how they are delivered. To do all of this, we need ambitious, like-minded individuals to join us and make a difference in the global response to climate change and provide the foundations for positive social and economic development.

The Energy Systems team within our Energy unit is looking for a Project Manager to lead our  technical advisory projects in a growing portfolio, supporting our clients in the transition to decarbonisation in the UK and across Europe as part of the energy transition.  As well as contributing to these new and existing projects, this position  will play an active role in improving our project management processes and approach, driving both delivery excellence and efficiency in our business.

Key responsibilities and duties will include:

• Delivering project scope to time quality and cost
• Building and managing strong relationships with senior client representatives as well as internal stakeholders
• Establishing effective communications across the whole project delivery team
• Taking the lead on problem solving and decision making
• Controlling internal and external commercial aspects of the project under the contract arrangements
• Managing risk to the business and to the client
• Work effectively on several projects concurrently to deliver to tight deadlines

It is expected that you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proven success in the delivery of projects working for a consultancy, designer, a contractor, or major industry client within the energy sector
• Experience in contract administration, ideally NEC contract forms but not essential
• Knowledge and experience in approaches to change management, risk management, schedule and cost management, along with all other aspects of project management
• Ability to make complex decisions, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to, accepting responsibility for own actions
• Creates a work environment which promotes health, safety, and wellbeing

This role will provide an excellent opportunity to further develop your career in a highly supportive and collaborative environment across the Energy sector and provide exposure to some exciting energy transition projects that will protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions There will be a specific emphasis on supporting and growing our project management capabilities and on developing initiatives to improve our service delivery.

Essential:

• Relevant engineering or project management degree or relevant successful experience in project management of energy sector projects
• Previous experience in electrical infrastructure projects e.g. Owner’s Engineer, Lender’s Engineer, or other role preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Project Management experience
• Appreciation of commercial sphere of project work including contract terms
• Ability to adapt and work on multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative skills: the job of Project Manager requires that they work with cross-functional teams, so it is vital that they can work with people from various backgrounds

Desirable:

• Experience within the Energy Advisory sector
• Experience across all stages of the project lifecycle
• Relevant PM qualifications (eg PMQ, Prince 2)