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Join the forefront of the energy transition as a Construction Project Manager for cutting-edge battery storage projects in Spain
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Organization Summary: You have the chance to become part of a pioneering company dedicated to the construction and management of battery storage projects. These projects are not only large-scale and high-value but also represent the cutting edge of technology. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the global energy transition, working in an organization that values innovation and sustainability.
- Project manage construction from development phase to commercial operations
- Lead an internal team and collaborate with specialists in various fields
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards
- Drive procurement, planning, and legal aspects for successful project execution
- Manage construction to meet time, quality, and budget targets
- Develop and implement commissioning and energisation plans
- Prepare key project management documents and reports
- Proven experience in managing energy project construction
- Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
- Understanding of construction safety and LPRL regulations
- Excellent negotiation skills and risk management experience
- Familiarity with FIDIC, NEC, or similar contract types
- Passionate about the energy storage industry and strong English communication skills
Job Benefits:
- Competitive salary with employee share scheme
- Performance-based bonus up to 10%
- 23 vacation days plus hybrid working options
- Green leave and mental health support through Spill
- Annual 2,000 EUR budget for training and development
- One-month work from anywhere policy
- Additional benefits including pet-friendly offices and social activities
Construction Project Manager
Department: Development
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Spain
Reporting To: Toni Martinez
Description
In this role, you will be project managing the construction of our battery storage projects from the end of the development phase through to the start of commercial operations. Our projects are large, valuable and cutting edge. This is a fantastic opportunity to be directly involved in the energy transition.
You would report directly to our Head of Construction, (Michael) and be supported by specialists on topics such as health and safety, electrical engineering, grid code, battery systems, planning, procurement, legal and commercial management.
Key Responsibilities
Core to Field’s mission is constructing assets. This role is right at the heart of that mission. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the pre-construction phase of the project (following project development)
- Primarily focused on managing an internal project team in the lead up to construction contract signatures
- Supporting the discharge of planning conditions by working closely with the development team
- Supporting the procurement team in the lead-up to contract signatures
- Prepare pre-construction information and other key HSE docs
- Develop and own the pre-construction risk register, schedule and budget
- Review our tender documentation to ensure we have learnt lessons from the past
- Ensure contractor’s proposals are fit for purpose and aligned with our ER’s
- Drive the lender due diligence reporting and the final investment decisions papers to be issued to the Board.
- Managing the construction phase to meet agreed time, quality and budget targets
- Discharge our Client duties under the LPRL regulations
- Ensure our health & safety culture and policies are embedded in our projects
- Manage our construction contracts, including the BESS supplier, BoP/EPC contractor, DNO/TO and any other packages of work required for the project
- Undertake Client responsibilities within our projects, eg. managing variations to planning and coordination of free-issue equipment such as telecoms and fiscal metres
- Reviewing and tracking contractual variations and extensions of time
- Ensure key project management documents are regularly reviewed and updated
- Ensure the project seamlessly enters commercial operation
- Manage our engineering resource and contractors to develop and implement a commissioning and energisation plan
- Coordinate with our commercial operations team on revenue readiness activities including appointment of a supplier and optimiser (including installation of hardware they require), grant of a generation licence, and prequalification for participation in ancillary services
- Support pre-qualification for the Capacity Market
- Ensure our appointed Asset Manager is prepared for operational activities.
- Key Project Management documents
- Prepare weekly bulletins and detailed monthly reports for our board and lenders
- Keep an up to date project master programme
- Keep an up to date project risk register
- Keep track of the project budget and forecast of future spend
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- You have managed the construction delivery of energy projects previously (minimum two projects delivered in full)
- Very strong project management skill set - you’ll control all the activities across the project so you’ll need to be exceptionally well organised and used to working on multiple projects at once
- Sound understanding of construction safety and LPRL regulations, with the ability to take pragmatic and proactive approach to health, safety and quality management - you’ll be completing site visits and we’ll be relying on you to make sure our high standards are maintained by our construction partners
Good commercial mind - you’ll be the face of Field when interacting with our partners, so you’ll need to be able to negotiate hard for us while maintaining positive working relationships- Strong risk management experience - you’ll know all about risk registers and will help make sure we reduce risk at every step of the project
- You are familiar with managing contractors deliverables (time, budget, scope) using a FIDIC, NEC or similar types of contract
- You’re enthusiastic, curious and knowledgeable about the energy storage industry
- You’re an open, clear communicator with decent English language skills (written and verbal), though support can be given here
Job Benefits
We offer a competitive remuneration package, including an employee share scheme that rewards all employees for the company's growth.
Other benefits include:
- Up to a 10% bonus based on company performance
- 23 labour days as vacation days
- Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)
- Green leave: Paid time off to contribute positively to the environment
- Spill: Our mental health benefit that allows every Fielder equal and unrestricted access to therapy and resources
- Annual budget of 2,000 EUR for training and development, investable in what best aids your growth.
- "Work from anywhere in the world" policy for one month per year.
- And many more benefits coming soon.
- Paid dependents leave, in case you need to take time off for the most important people in your life
- Green leave - paid time off to do something good for the environment
- Fun co-working office space in Second Home, Brick Lane
- Dog friendly office (with some regular furry friends already in the team)
- Free team lunch once a week
- Regular team socials
- Birthday carbon offset - a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday
- & many more on the way!
