Construction Manager, UK – Solar Development Part Time

Macquarie

Join our Solar Development, Construction and Asset Management Business of the Green Investment Group as a Construction Manager and help support the transition to a low carbon, sustainable global economy.

As the Construction Manager, you will be accountable for delivering solar construction projects from contract signature to commercial operations and handover to operations asset manager, working with the project contractors and partners to maintain the highest quality standards to deliver projects safely, on time and on budget. Based in London, you will be part of an experienced team across various disciplines (Technical, Design, Asset Management, M&A) and will be expected to spend significant time travelling across the UK to visit sites, and meet with contractors, advisers, grid operators and other key stakeholders. You will have a proven track record in delivering the construction and commissioning of complex solar projects and demonstrable technical expertise.

Your primary responsibilities will be:

• Acting as the client point of contact for the projects in construction to ensure that all contractual obligations are met and the project is delivered according to plans
• Working with the contractors, consultants and WHSE team to maintain the highest standards of WHSE on the project and structuring of robust procedures and processes
• Contract management and liaising closely with contractors, grid companies, suppliers, consultants and off-takers.
• Resolving contractual and technical problems in a timely manner through effective collaboration and close liaison with external parties
• Conducting site visits pre-construction and in-construction to ensure project feasibility and quality
• Liaising with project stakeholders and providing regular reporting to shareholders, project board of directors, financiers and other stakeholders
• Providing input to the development and transaction teams to support contract negotiations (EPC, O&M and equipment supply) in the pre-construction phase and contribute to optimising project designs through layout optimisation and technology selection in the pre-construction phase.

To succeed in this role, you will have significant experience in the project management of solar or other renewable energy projects in construction. A strong understanding of the development phase including constraints analysis, grid connection process and permitting process is also desirable. You will also possess significant experience in the appraisal/operational management of solar technologies, including behind the meter and utility scale projects. You will have a demonstrable understanding of investor technical requirements and procedures and bring a successful track record of leading and managing complex projects in the Renewable Energy sector including working alongside partners and other stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

A degree in an Engineering or a technical discipline will be required, with a preference for electrical engineering, as would additional language skills including excellent written and spoken English.

If you possess an entrepreneurial mindset, a self-starter attitude and are a strong team player with the gravitas to command the respect and trust of Macquarie’s partners external parties, we want to hear from you.

About Macquarie Capital

Macquarie Capital offers global capability in M&A Advisory, Debt and Equity Capital Markets, Principal Finance, and Equity Trading and Research underpinned by deep specialist expertise across a range of sectors. Our people are empowered to think innovatively to address client challenges and originate opportunities, thinking beyond individual transactions to become a trusted adviser and partner over the long haul. From origination to execution, our unique combination of ideas, capital and expertise is transforming opportunity into reality for our clients and partners around the world.

With staff in 35 offices transacting across 31 countries, Macquarie Capital is a truly global business. A role in the team will expose you to a dynamic working environment and the opportunity to contribute to high-profile transactions whilst working in a business with the best people in the industry.

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Macquarie understands the importance of diversity and inclusion – our long history of success has come from being different. At Macquarie we value the innovation and creativity that diversity of thought brings. The one thing we all have in common is our focus on high performance. If you’re capable, motivated and can deliver, we want you on our team.

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