Technical Project Manager - Onshore Wind

Great opportunity to work for a Major Developer of Global Wind projects as a Technical Project Manager, working in my client's Onshore Wind & Solar team.

The Role:

The role will work specifically in my client's New Markets team which supports the origination, scoping and early feasibility assessment of large, GW scale, global onshore wind, solar and storage projects primarily in support of large integrated hydrogen projects.

The successful individual will bring expertise renewable energy technologies, resource measurement, yield assessment, concept design, engineering, construction and operations to the early stages of project development.

They will also work closely with business developers, project developers and central technical specialists to ensure projects are appropriately assessed, designed and drive value as far as practical in the early development stages.

Essential Education & Experience

• A strong belief in safety and environmental responsibility with the ability to develop a strong safety culture in project teams.
• Experience in managing technical elements of energy and infrastructure projects with direct experience in onshore wind and solar with a particular focus on project origination and early-stage feasibility assessment and / or concept design. Hydrogen experience a plus.
• A range of experience covering technical elements of projects including resource measurement, yield assessment, geotechnical, grid connection, technology, engineering, construction management and operations.
• Demonstrable experience of successfully providing technical support for project origination and progression of large scale renewable energy projects through the early stages of development.
• A good understanding of how the technical inputs affect procurement, project financing, investment case development and value.
• Able to optimise project concepts to deliver low levelized cost of electricity or hydrogen without compromising on safety.
• The ability and credibility to communicate insights and recommendations, across all levels of the organisation, underpinned by facts.
• The ability to interact effectively with external project stakeholders e.g. partners, local communities, supplier, contractors, politicians, authorities and regulators.
• Project management experience and knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• A willingness to support wider team initiatives as required outside of direct responsibilities.
• Minimum bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. Master's degree a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.

This is a permanent staff role based in London on a hybrid basis with flexibility to work from hom 2-3 days per week.

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