One of our international clients is looking for aBess Senior Project Managerfor the Italian market.The candidate will oversee the development, financing, construction, and operation of energy storage projects in Italy. The candidate must have experience in the delivery of major infrastructure projects throughout all stages of the project lifecycle. The candidate will be supported by the company’s experienced commercial and operational teams in the UK. The candidate will be an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager and versed in the skills (from legal, finance, technical and asset management, etc) to oversee the development of greenfield sites, through to financial close and into successful operation.RESPONSIBILITIESProject Scoping and Development
Work with the company’s in country origination partners to develop project scopes.
Assisting in the project design, permitting and grid connection applications.
Contract Drafting and Negotiation Assist the commercial department in developing country specific and market facing Contract suites.
Prepare, negotiate and execute the project document suite during development including supply agreements, design and construct/ balance of plant agreements and long-term operations and maintenance agreements, culminating in bankable projects.
Tender Process Design and Management
Design a rigorous and efficient process to obtain the optimal price and solution from a selection of potential project Contractors and Suppliers.
Manage the process and interaction with the suppliers to ensure fair, efficient and optimal process.
Visit suppliers and respond to all queries.
Financial Close
The project document suite will need to satisfy legal, insurance and technical due diligence.
In addition, there is a requirement to secure both debt and equity funding.
Construction management
Manage the design and construction of multiple assets that may be delivered concurrently across multiple regions in Italy (and in other European states).
Coordinate across all suppliers and stakeholders to deliver excellent design and then have a clear vision of how to convert the design into installation and operation to the highest standards of quality, safety and to time.
Effectively managing supplier contracts, reviewing, and contributing to contractor designs and methods, managing the relationship and contracts with National Grid, auditing of supplier works and providing regular reporting to management and stakeholders.PERSON SPECIFICATIONStrong academic background, including both technical and commercial elements.
Ideally degree or equivalent in electrical or civil
Experience running infrastructure projects through the entire lifecycle from scoping stages through development and construction to operation.
Ideally strong knowledge of renewable energy projects Battery Storage / Solar PV / Onshore wind / Offshore Wind / Interconnection projects.
Requirement to be comfortable in managing multiple cultures and business practices across time zones – there will be the expectation to travel and build relationships with a global team.
Ability to work autonomously and self-manage.
Ability to make independent decisions based on sound assessment.
Resilient in approach and clear communicator.Inclusive Application ProcessClimate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.