Project Manager - South

Project Manager

The Company

Leading the way in commercial solar power, Custom Solar is one of the UK's most established renewable energy companies specialising in solar PV. They operate Nationwide to design, install and maintain world-class quality solar systems for businesses, public sector institutions and new build commercial developments. With globally recognised quality standards and expert accreditations in environmental management, Custom Solar has been a trusted provider of solar power since 2010.

Having recently been acquired by MITIE are in a strong position to significantly grow over the next few years through continued success though existing workstreams but also via exposure to MITIE relationships. This approach will be supported through MITIE's NET Zero division.

Their focus on tying expert engineering with an honest, no-pressure approach to sales has contributed to their reputation for excellent customer service and satisfaction. Custom Solar has been recognised with numerous industry awards, including the Commercial Solar Installation of the Year on multiple occasions.

Custom Solar are able to offer a number of different financing solutions to their clients including capital purchase, PPAs and leasing options. They also offer a full O&M package with all new solar installations as well as the ability to roll this service out to third party installations. Since 2010, they have maintained some of the country's largest Solar PV portfolios and their wealth of experience in this area gives their clients confidence that their investment is in the best hands.

Custom Solar have a number of high-profile clients including the Association of British Ports. Custom Solar secured a framework partnership with ABP, the UK's leading port operator, with a unique network of 21 ports across England, Scotland and Wales. Their ports include Immingham and Hull, where Custom Solar recently installed the UK's largest rooftop project, a 6.5MWp solar system across the main terminals buildings with works including major HV upgrade works.

Job Overview

To liaise with both internal and external teams to coordinate the delivery of Nationwide commercial solar projects.

This can include but are limited to the following teams; design, procurement, operations, Health & Safety, engineering and project delivery teams

Responsibilities

• Project Management of Solar Developments in the pre-construction phase
• Working with planning authorities and stakeholders, external planning and specialist consultants.
• Early phase programme development and management
• Liaising with DNO's / TNOs and ICPs on grid to ensure they are being progressed in tandem to planning.
• Working with clients & 3rd parties as required to facilitate access for various studies and liaising with our in-house teams to ensure tendered forecasts are met.
• Expanding our ICP & 3rd party specialist contractor network
• Working closely with civils, mechanical, & electrical teams ensuring all project fine details are considered prior to site delivery.
• Site identification / screening
• Monitoring and reporting on progress including budgeting and cashflow projections.
• Supporting the sales / finance process.
• Efficient handover of projects to the site delivery team, ensuring all parameters are clearly documented and conveyed to the necessary stakeholders.
• Continued support to the site supervisors throughout construction.
• Ensuring safe & efficient delivery, practical completion, & handover of projects to end users.

What we are looking for

Essential

• Practical and comprehensive understanding of the planning/grid application system
• Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with all stakeholders
• Project management of consultants and internal specialists
• Relevant experience within the renewable energy sector

• Ground mount / car port canopy knowledge
• MW scale Solar PV Project Development experience
• Good working knowledge of various IT platforms, particularly MS Project & Excel
• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Grid applications process experience

Desirable

• Detailed understanding of planning applications
• Grid applications process experience
• Working with ICPs for cost effective connections
• Site identification knowledge
• Reporting, budgeting and cashflow forecasting
• Data room preparation and management
• HV knowledge and understanding

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join the leading and fastest growing solar business in the UK, with a strong, experienced team, fantastic reputation and track record

Are you the person who can help Custom Solar to decarbonise the UK through the deployment of solar energy?