Assistant Project Manager – Construction (Grid Services)

Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. Statkraft has over 6,000 employees in more than 20 countries.We have been making clean energy possible for over 125 years, with unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy.

Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution.

The business area European Wind and Solar (E) is responsible for development and ownership of wind, grid services and solar assets in Europe. The business area is also responsible for the project execution of large projects in Statkraft, the group procurement function and development of new business opportunities.

Job Description

Statkraft are looking to recruit an Assistant Project Manager in the delivery of its renewable program. Based in our Cork office, the Project Delivery Unit team are responsible for project execution of large-scale infrastructure renewable projects such as onshore wind, solar and grid services, across Ireland and the UK. Reporting to the Programme Delivery Manager, the role will allow the right candidate work on high value projects within the renewables industry. It is anticipated the role will have a mixture of office & site-based activities and will provide opportunity for rapid professional development.

The main responsibilities will be as follows:

* Assist in the project management of our renewable projects at construction stage.
* Support the delivery of projects within a safe working environment and industry best practices.
* General contribution to the construction of wind, solar, battery storage & other renewable energy projects competence in Statkraft, including development and maintenance of excellent environmental and HSSE standards.
* Assisting with managing early-stage feasibility studies for projects which includes managing external consultants.
* Support the management of project budget as per Statkraft Project Governance and Capital Project Model (CPM).
* Assist in managing the use of internal company resources, including Procurement and Legal to support projects.
* Assist to successfully deliver project consent, route to market, land rights, grid etc and maturing projects towards completion.
* Ensure Statkraft’s requirements are met for our renewable projects at various stages of development and construction to include organising, leading and ensuring effective management and administration of the Project as per the Statkraft Capital Project Model (CPM).
* Coordination of project team including external consultants, contractors, and essential service providers.
* Reporting on KPI status to the Program Team.
* Ensure communication, co-operation and co-ordination between the different stakeholders of the Project and with other parties with interfaces to the Project (Region, Country and Corporate).
* Ensure efficient and regular project meetings and recording of minutes and agreed actions. This includes (but is not limited to) general internal project reporting, tracking of project spend & progress, tracking of project payments & variations and various project management documentation compilation and maintenance.
* Using Statkraft internal tools for payments, project tracking, safety, contract management, risk management etc.
* Develop industry competency and share knowledge with your team.

Qualifications

* University degree in engineering or natural sciences with experience preferable.
* Previous experience with electrical high voltage construction or renewal energy projects would be an advantage.
* Clear affinity with renewables and ideally relevant working experience in the renewable energy industry in particular the construction processes and environmental assessments renewable energy projects.
* Understanding of renewable energy technology with experience of contracts and technical appendices for main technology supply contracts.
* Strong communication, relationship building and good management skills including organisational ability and a target oriented; demonstrated ability to prioritize.
* MS Office 365, Project (or equivalent), AutoCAD (preferably).
* Ability to concisely frame issues by providing context, analysis, recommendations, and risk/benefit, both in written and verbal format to project team.
* Project Management qualification is desirable.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

* Annual leave linked to tenure up to a maximum of 25 days
* Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth
* A positive working environment characterized by expertise, responsibility, and innovation
* A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background
* Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including LinkedIn Learning and inspiring leaderships programs
* Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
* Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements. You will be required to be in the office three days per week.
* Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.