Technical Manager - Construction Grid Services

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Company Description

Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. We have more than 6,000 employees in over 20 countries and 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.

With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

Job Description

We are currently looking to recruit a Technical Manager (with a mix of office & site based), to strengthen the business area's Project Delivery Unit (PDU) preferably based in either London / Glasgow. The PDU team is responsible for the project execution of large-scale infrastructure renewable projects of onshore wind, solar and grid services across Ireland and the UK. You will report to the Programme Delivery Director for Grid services Ireland & UK and you will be working on Grid services projects primarily (Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) & Synchronous Condenser (Sync Comps) projects.

If you are a Technical Manager within the renewable power industry with experience from UK or Ireland, then we want to hear from you! As Technical Manager for PDU (construction) for Grid services (Battery &/or Synchronous Compensators) in UK or Ireland you will be supporting projects from the early start of development and until operation.

• You will need to develop and manage a technical team and be responsible for the technical decisions taken in the project development.
• Manage the technical workstreams, in support of the project manager, from early development until start of operation of the facility.
• Act as a technical expert within BESS, sync comps, grid connection or electrical engineering
• Participate in interactions with suppliers to ensure best market knowledge.
• Technical advice in due diligences of potential acquisitions
• Prepare and quality assure technical specifications in tenders.
• Technical lead during procurement processes
• Act as work package responsible and/or BOP contracts in the construction phase
• Support other units in Statkraft as required with technical competence and understanding.
• Manage technical disciplines in a project.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical or mechanical Engineering or similar with documented extensive experience in the field
• Relevant work experience in renewable energy and/ or grid services projects development and construction, and preferably in the UK
• Strong understanding of the development and construction process of renewable energy and/ or grid services projects
• Knowledge of BESS &/or sync comp suppliers preferable & a major advantage.
• Commercial acumen and understanding of renewable energy business models and cost of energy drivers.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with demonstrated ability to negotiate a strong commercial position for the company with relevant stakeholders.
• Independent self-starter with a clear ability to manage a large workload, often providing support to processes managed by colleagues, while prioritizing tasks and effectively juggling competing deadlines
• Proactive and solution-oriented with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English essential.

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:

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company
• A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture
• A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background
• Hybrid working
• Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation