Project Manager (Origination)
ScottishPower HQ, St Vincent Street, Glasgow. G2 5AD
Salary from £54,800 with 15% Bonus and Single Person Healthcare
Flexible Working Pattern
Closing date: 13th September 2024
Purpose
As Project Manager, you will search, identify, evaluate and secure new sites across the UK and ROI.
Growing an organic pipeline of renewable energy projects consisting of Onshore Wind, Solar and Energy Storage, capable of allowing ScottishPower Renewables to meet its strategic growth targets, you will liaise and co-ordinate with teams of Consultants and Land Agents to initially identify sites, develop site potential, assess site feasibility and secure projects under contract.
In addition, you will support the Head of Origination with site evaluation strategy, Agent performance reviews, process and procedural reviews, standardisation and compatibility assessment, budgeting and timely delivery of feasible projects within acceptable risk parameters.
Responsibilities
Leading site search and feasibility work, including preparing or arranging preliminary layouts, assessments of grid, access and energy resource for all technologies, you will manage the successful negotiation, completion and management of exclusivity agreements and land contracts with Landowners and their Agents.
Managing internal project and agent reporting/auditing, including performance analysis, you will also manage internal stakeholders to deliver land contracts within the programme, lead in the tendering, appointment, instruction and effective management of Land Agents/Consultants through the site evaluation and feasibility processes.
Carrying out due diligence and submission documents for tender bids, you will provide ad-hoc advice and due diligence on property matters in relation to any acquisition opportunities, exploring and maximising development opportunities on all new and existing sites.
Ensuring all key decisions are supported by sufficient due diligence and investigation, you will take a proactive approach to Health and Safety management, including the development of pre-tender/development plans and completion of audits and actions.
What you’ll bring
With demonstrable experience from a Renewable Energy, Land Rights or other project initiation/development role, you will possess a Degree and/or professional qualification in Land/Property or Sustainable Development.
With established negotiation skills, you will be able to provide clear evidence of data analysis/management for reporting and auditing, an understanding of the key requirements to evaluate prospective sites and competency in stakeholder management.
Knowledgeable and aware of renewables land agreements and contracts, you will be required to demonstrate experience and skills in renewable energy site feasibility and development, displaying your understanding of energy yield assessment.
Familiarity and a firm base knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is preferred.
A full driving licence is required.
What’s in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:
36 days annual leave
Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.
ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
September-14-2024