Senior Project Manager; IPC

Full-time, Brinkworth, Project Management

Providing Senior Project Management and personnel leadership for ICP contestable grid connection projects associated with Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the UK, ensuring delivery of HV/LV infrastructure from design through commissioning while maintaining compliance with DNO requirements, NERS accreditation, and industry standards.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of ICP contestable grid connection projects, including design, construction, and commissioning of HV/LV infrastructure.
• Coordinate effectively with DNOs, IDNOs, clients, ICP partners, subcontractors, and technical advisors to ensure successful grid connection.
• Provide mentorship, benefit of experience, and technical expertise to wider Project Management team and colleagues to ensure effective project delivery.
• Identify team development needs and address in collaboration with Director of Project Management & Construction.
• Assess business processes and identify process gaps or areas for improvement. Drive continuous improvement within project delivery.
• Provide experience and expertise to mitigate and overcome challenges encountered during project delivery. Effectively assess commercial and contractual risk.
• Act as an initial point of contact with other PMs to provide support and input.
• Maintain strong professional networks across the ICP and wider renewable energy industry.
• Site visits to undertake construction feasibility assessments, monitor construction progress, reviewing works against quality and contractual requirements in order to identify any deviations from scope of works.
• Plan and coordinate all Site Acceptance, Commissioning Tests, and DNO handover/energisation.
• Represent the Employer with key stakeholders, including Clients, ICPs, DNOs, Subcontractors, Landowners, OEMs, and Technical Advisors.
• Manage key project resources including engineering teams, on-site quality managers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure the highest HSQE standards are always maintained and in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations. Drive a positive HSE culture amongst the team.
• Support the preparation of project tender information. Additionally, support the preparation of subcontractor or suppliers’ specifications and scope of works for contracting.
• Prepare progress reports and take ownership of project budget reporting.
• Ensure all necessary project documentation is prepared and maintained.
• Ensure full compliance with NERS accreditation, DNO requirements, and ENA G81 standards throughout project delivery.
• Identify and escalation any risks to budget, programme, or quality across the UK project portfolio to