Procurement Manager

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Job Description

In this role you will assist with the procurement of major construction contracts for Elgin Energy’s project pipeline.

You will engage with our key suppliers through procurement processes and liaise with internal development, commercial, engineering and construction colleagues to derisk and advance our projects. . You will co-ordinate with the wider project delivery team to support the development and delivery of Elgin Energy’s project pipeline to energisation by providing assistance throughout the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. Your initial priority will be completing procurement processes for Elgin’s upcoming UK projects, but you will also gain exposure to projects in Ireland, Germany and Italy.

You will have the opportunity to support and influence the development and growth of the wider project delivery team.

To be successful in the role, you will have knowledge of renewable energy contract structures and supply chain, detailed knowledge of the components required for the AC and DC electrical design of solar PV plants, energy storage and grid connection methodologies and knowledge of Construction, Health & Safety and Grid Code standards and legislation with respect to electrical systems.

What you will do:

• Develop the procurement plan and contracting strategy for the projects.
• Ensure all suppliers and contractors have successfully completed Elgin’s prequalification process.
• Take ownership of Elgin’s tender processes: develop tender documentation; act as single point of contact for contractor communications; coordinate the review of contractor proposals in conjunction with the wider Elgin team; prepare evaluation reports and present these to management; assist during contract negotiation to ensure a bankable agreement is reached.
• Support contract implementation during construction in coordination with PMs and the wider ECM team to ensure projects are delivered in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Support financial modelling optimisation with technical and commercial inputs including capex and opex forecasting.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with contractors and suppliers, including regular commercial updates and technical workshops.
• Stay abreast of latest technical industry developments and elaborate roadmaps of next generation technologies; provide internal updates to ensure these are factored in at the preliminary design stage.
• Track commercial trends and provide internal guidance and updates.
• Produce regular reports on supply chain developments.
• Undertake site visits where required.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Energy Engineering or related discipline.
• 4/5+ years’ experience working in renewable energy. Experience in utility-scale solar PV and/or Battery Storage would be an advantage.
• Track record in the procurement of construction services and/or equipment for renewable projects: utility-scale Solar PV, BESS and grid connection infrastructure preferred.
• Experience in negotiating infrastructure construction and supply equipment contracts preferred.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication, resource management and the use of software, particularly Microsoft Office suite.
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent organization skills and high attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license for UK & Ireland.

About us

Elgin is a leading international solar & storage company, bringing projects from origination through development to energisation. The company has a portfolio of projects in late-stage development totaling 15GW+ across four key markets: the UK, Australia, Ireland and Germany.

Elgin Energy is an entrepreneurial business with a strong culture, pipeline, and future growth trajectory. The company has expanded internationally over the last 15 years with over 115 professionals located in its London, Dublin, Munich, Madrid and Sydney offices. Elgin has a 98% success rate through planning across all its markets. Please visit our website to learn more; www.elgin.com or check out our LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/company/elgin-energy-limited/