Project Manager

Project Manager - Development 

Location: ScottishPower HQ, 320 St Vincent Street, Glasgow. G2 5AD 

Salary from £54,800 with 15% Annual Bonus and Single Person Healthcare 

Permanent 

Flexible Working Pattern 
  

Purpose 

As Project Manager, you will become a valued member of our Onshore Development Team based at our Glasgow HQ. 

This role encompasses all aspects of project development to ensure the effective delivery of Onshore renewable projects to meet the ScottishPower Renewables ambitious Onshore pipeline growth targets with a focus on BESS and Solar PV developments.   
  

Your focus will be on the delivery of planning consents and permits for projects with all necessary financial approvals and budgetary controls associated. 

Establishing strong relationships with all major stakeholders which includes Regulators, Planning Authorities, Governments, Communities, Landowners, Land Agents, Legal Advisors, Sub Consultants and Suppliers, most of your activities will be based within ScottishPower HQ however some travel may be required to facilitate project meetings and site visits.  

Responsibilities 
Leading and recommending appropriate project and commercial strategies to the Senior Project Manager and the Head of Onshore Development (BESS & Solar) to identify management of risks and issues, you will be responsible for financial management which includes budgeting, forecasting, invoicing and cost control, including tendering processes and the effective management of external suppliers and contractors.  
  

Importantly, we look for you to formulate the strategy and review of the Environmental Impact Assessment process, including the preparation of Environmental Statements and planning applications for our Renewables projects, helping support any Planning Appeals process should one arise. This will include the development of strategies to secure the land rights for our projects.  
  

Using your communication skills, you will effectively liaise and consult with Stakeholders, as required, such as Local Planning Authorities, Scottish Government, An Bord Pleanála and the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure to secure approval and/or resolution of any issues raised on projects using your innovative thinking and help identify potential mitigation to offset project risk.   

What you’ll bring 

Educated to degree level in a Planning, Environmental or technical discipline, you will possess project management capability and experience. 

Experience in Renewables project design techniques, requirements and/or experience of consenting major infrastructure projects in the UK, you will hold detailed Environmental Impact Assessment skill and awareness. 

Knowledgeable with the local and planning processes, you will also hold some awareness of energy yield assessment and ideally, knowledge of solar and energy storage technologies. 

As a Project Manager with highly developed negotiation and influencing skills, you will be able to oversee the compilation of high-quality Environmental Impact Assessments and to develop and deliver high quality planning applications and fit for purpose consents. 

With a highly developed understanding of the impacts of construction on the environment, you will be an innovative and creative thinker, excellent communicator and you must be highly organised and used to working to very challenging deadlines. 

IT literate with the ability to operate MS Office systems and other IT based project management software is required. 

What's in it for you 

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.  

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include: 

• 36 days annual leave 

• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave 

• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme 

• Payroll giving and charity matched funding 

• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases 

• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change 

• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving 

• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans 

• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments 

• Life Assurance (4x salary) 

• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support 

• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more 

Why ScottishPower 

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. 

, , and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in. 

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require -related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com. 

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

IMPORTANT 

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November-23-2024