Senior Project Manager (14 Months FTC)

Company Description

Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. We have around 7,000 employees in more than 20 countries. We have been making clean energy possible for over 130 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.

We are now seeking an Senior Project Manager to join on team on a fixed term basis (14 month contract). Reporting into the Project Development Manager for Ireland, the Senior Project Manager will play a crucial role in managing several projects in a portfolio including project programmes and budgets through the development stage from early stage feasibility up to start of construction.

Job Description

As a Senior Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Coordination of project team including external consultants and service providers.
• Reporting on projects status to senior management.
• Manage the early stage development and design of project in line with Statkraft standards.
• Manage the planning submission and business case preparation for Wind and Solar development projects.
• Liaise and co-ordinate with the lead EIA consultant and the consultation teams in both the preparation of planning applications and the local consultation plans for Wind and Solar projects.
• Co-ordinate the wind monitoring regime,
• Ensuring the project successfully secures all rights to build (consents, permits, grid connection, land rights other 3rd party agreements etc.)
• Work with the Statkraft grid team to secure grid capacity for wind and solar projects.
• Develop the business case for wind and solar projects with the commercial and markets teams
• Excellent collaboration with the project teams consisting of both internal and external experts.
• General contribution to the development of onshore wind and solar competence in Statkraft, including development and maintenance of high environmental and HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Masters, university degree in engineering or natural sciences with documented extensive experience.
• Work experience in a similar field of managing development projects with a proven track record of delivering renewable/large scale infrastructure projects through development and construction stages.
• Demonstrated ability of working with the planning process and all development stages of onshore wind and solar sectors.
• Experience of having full responsibility for management of project budgets and schedules from early stage development to construction.
• Strong technical understanding of renewable energy technology with experience of contracts and technical appendices for main technology supply contracts.
• Proactive, creative and solution orientated with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication, relationship building and good management skills including organisational ability and a target oriented; demonstrated ability to prioritize.
• Clear affinity with renewables and ideally relevant working experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Concisely frame issues by providing context, analysis, recommendations and risk/benefit, both in written and verbal format to project teams.
• Excellent application MS Excel and other MS applications.
• Independent self-starter. Ability to manage a large workload, often providing support to processes managed by colleagues, while prioritizing tasks and effectively juggling competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

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.