James Fisher Renewables provides comprehensive and trusted solutions to offshore wind and renewables market. This, among other services, include high voltage engineering solutions, from conceptual design, through to installation and operations and maintenance as well as blade services. The company has an extensive experience through working at over 60 wind farms - onshore and offshore - in the UK, Europe, Taiwan and United States.
The Role
We are looking for a Project Manager to join the James Fisher Renewables team and take responsibility for the management of the assigned projects, ensuring that the work is completed safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with the requirements. You will be responsible for the full operation of long-term OFTO and Asset Management Energy projects, and will have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills with the business. If you thrive in a fast-paced challenging but rewarding environment, then we might have the ideal opportunity for you? You will also be part of a growing industry.
This role can be based anywhere in the UK and will involve travel.
Role Accountabilities
- Ensure all aspects of the project are conducted in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures.
- Review the Cost, Time & Resource model and oversee the preparation of the project control budget and baseline project schedule.
- Ensure weekly monitoring of project costs and value of work done against the project control budget.
- Ensure invoices are issued promptly in accordance with the contract and verified by the client representative as well as timely cash collection as per schedule to minise debtor days.
- Conduct regular reviews of the project commercial risk register and alert senior management of any concerns as soon as they become apparent.
- Identify and secure variation order opportunities, implementing measures to mitigate commercial risk.
- Liaise with the Head of Contracts / assigned Contracts Manager to seek advice when compiling variation orders prior to client submission.
- Identify, establish and manage the integrated project team ensuring the required functional expertise required to deliver the project is managed effectively throughout project life.
- Conduct and document a weekly review of the project deliverables, progress against baseline plan, and alert senior Product Line management of any concerns.
- Ensure weekly review and update of the procurement plan.
- Support supply chain management and the assigned project buyer with the procurement and supplier selection process in terms of cost, quality, compliance with contract specification and project schedule requirements.
- Ensure induction of all staff, contractors, subcontractors and 3rd parties prior to project execution phase.
- Monitor, track and report of all cost of poor-quality events and lessons learned throughout the project life cycle.
- Establish positive working relationship within project team and the client.
- Aim for timely closure of the project including reconciliation of all PO’s and issue of the final PSR.
- Ensure customer feedback is received from the client and lessons learned recorded.
Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
- Project Management Professional Qualification will be advantageous.
- Experience in contract administration will be advantageous.
- Budget management experience.
- Previous experience in a similar role in the Renewables sector together with understanding of the UK OFTO regime and the delivery Offshore windfarm operations will be an advantage.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Attention-to-detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Stakeholder management.
- Experience in asset management, long-term planning and operational readiness.
If the above captured your interest, click ‘apply’ now!
JFR - Part of James Fisher and Sons
James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.
Our strategy, centered around the One James Fisher ambition, aims to build a cohesive engineering service company in the Blue Economy.
- Our Energy Division offers safe, sustainable products and services for oil, gas, and renewables.
- The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support for defence and commercial diving markets.
- Maritime Transport leads in global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship transfer services.
Together, we are building a brighter, bolder, and more innovative future.
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