Location - North England/ Scotland

Ref - TMOR

Salary - Competitive Depending on Experience

Ventus is thrilled to be working with an onshore renewables developer to appoint a Technical Manager. The role would be reporting to their Head of Technical and is a great opportunity to be a part of the development and delivery of large scale onshore renewables projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initial Project assessment - Helping the Business Development Team identify and secure profitable and deliverable development opportunities through to Key Review B, including:

  • Providing technical assistance and advice to the Business Development and Project teams including, where agreed, providing initial outline site designs considering and highlighting design opportunity and constraints.

  • Participation in project reviews to advise on the interpretation of technical information and assessment of risk, including provision of technical reports for Key Review stages A and B where applicable.

  • Appointment of expert 3rd party technical consultants where required to enhance the technical advice on prospects or projects.

• Project development - Support to the Projects teams, where directed by the HOT, to ensure satisfactory support for the development of projects through to pre-construction stage, this service to include: -

  • Ensuring best commercial value is achieved through site design in line with the project and business objectives.

  • Deliver all necessary technical approvals and consents in line with agreed project programmes.

  • Attending public exhibitions and providing technical input to public consultations.

  • Participation in project reviews to advise on the interpretation of technical information.

  • Appointment of expert 3rd party technical consultants where required to enhance the technical advice on prospects or projects.

  • Ensuring all technical risks are managed and successfully resolved in line with the project and business objectives.

• Project Delivery – On specific agreed projects   

  • Liaising with the internal and external delivery team to resolve outstanding technical issues.

  • Ensure all technical matters are resolved sufficient to allow Financial Close.

  • Provide engineering support as required for the construction phase including during the tender process, commercial and contract negotiations, financial close due diligence and any other relevant aspects arising during the construction phase.

     

• Technical Management        

  • Provide additional support and mentoring to the Technical Team as directed by the HOT and as requireoffshd to help ensure Business Plan delivery.

  • Working with the HOT, identify areas for work process improvements and efficiencies and help implement agreed initiatives.

  • Establish direct relationships with key external stakeholders as agreed with the HOT.

  • Liaise closely with the Procurement, Construction and Operations functions to help ensure best practice is adopted on all technical work across all development projects.

  • In the event of the HOT’s absence, lead team meetings and otherwise deputise as required.

  • Attending conferences and/or working groups as requested.

• GENERAL

  • All external work to be instructed in line with Company policies and best practice industry standards and relevant legislation.

  • All relevant Health and Safety legislation and guidance (internal and external) to be adhered to on all external appointments, including adherence to the Health and Safety Plan.

  • To actively promote the image of to ensure we continue to be regarded as a class leading renewable energy developer.

  • Lead, Manage and Motivate your team. 

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in an engineering related discipline.

• Chartered Engineer.

• Experience within the renewable energy/engineering industry.

• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies.

• Knowledge of industry H&S safety policies and CDM.

• Experience of design and build contracts and NEC (or equivalent).

• Experience of public engagement initiatives.

• Proven experience of dealing with local authorities and statutory stakeholders.

• Commercial and supply chain awareness and management appointments.

• Experience writing engineering risk management reports/registers.

• Ability to produce robust budget estimates for project cashflows.

• Understanding and track record of working to the relevant industry core values.

Personal Qualities/competencies:

• Ability to work strategically, and able to manage day to day details.

• Ability to manage work programmes to critical deadlines.

• Strong influencing skills, persuading third parties to think progressively in a rules-dominated industry, and effectively managing expectations of all internal stakeholders regarding project deliverability and risks.

• Proven ability to partner with internal customers, partners and stakeholders in a manner that results in mutually positive outcomes and credibility.

• Effective management skills:  an ability to motivate and lead teams; astute training and development, and effective recruitment. 

• Effective communication and influencing skills: concise report writing, the ability to communicate and persuade individuals as to the merits of a particular transaction.

• Ability to role model actions and behaviours consistent with the company values.

• Good judgement, showing logical decision making and attention to detail.

• Confident, a self-starter, with the ability to operate in a dynamic challenging environment.

• A good team player capable of delivering excellent results under pressure and to strict deadlines.

• A positive ‘can do’ enthusiastic attitude towards addressing the technical challenges.

• High personal resilience when promoting changes to the status quo.

• Capable of independent thought and prepared to challenge current practice

• Strong influencing skills in ensuring the organisation supports the HSE and Operations plans.