Technical Project Manager

Job Description

The Technical Project Manager is focused on the development of engineering solutions and strategies for the project opportunities, which include heat networks, data centre and long duration storage.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Technical Project Manager will support the development and strategy of the engineering required for the business opportunities. This includes the creation of engineering policies and standards, development of engineering design frameworks and standardised design solutions. They should draw on their commercial and technical knowledge to develop technical solutions and provide accurate capital expenditure forecasts to support the financial models and investment decisions

What you'll be doing

• Support the development of the pipeline of projects to meet/exceed the growth plan and the development of commercial and technical solutions to support these business opportunities.
• Development of the appropriate procurement strategy in conjunction with Technical Manager and procurement
• Assist in the development of appropriate technical & commercial strategies alongside the Technical Manager.
• Provide input to all technical & commercial agreements and contracts to ensure risks are mitigated.
• Ensure all key decisions are supported by sufficient technical & commercial due diligence and investigation.
• Manage the production of design improvement and build specifications.
• Manage the tendering of engineering design contracts and the technical assessment.
• Liaise and coordinate with external suppliers and contractors to ensure delivery specifications are met & post contract quality & commercial reviews are delivered.
• Manage interfaces between the main contractors and construction partners.
• Manage contract claims/variations & ensure the Technical Manager is informed at all stages.
• Manage technical advisors/consultants as appropriate
• Review/monitor engineering contracts against programme and ensure key project milestones are achieved. Create project plans using suitable digital tools & deliver diligent monthly reports to Technical Manager.
• Ensure contract budgets are maintained and reported to Technical Manager.
• Manage the process of regular meetings, communications and reports to the Head of hydrogen projects, which provide accurate and timely information to support their understanding of strategic risks, issues, opportunities, impacts and progress.
• Manage and actively identify all engineering risks, issues and impacts on the projects, specifically the adequate application of and adherence to both statutory and corporate health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Participate in lessons learnt sessions to continually improve business practices and processes.
• Conduct progress, co-ordination and interface meetings with the team, client and contractors

What you'll bring

• Relevant degree and/or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction and commissioning of plant, apparatus, control & protection equipment.
• Knowledge of various industry contract terms and conditions, preference in energy sector projects and district heating (FIDIC, NEC, JCT).
• Experience in Project Management and Project Engineering
• Experience and understanding of commercial contracts and negotiations.
• Experience and detailed understanding of technical due diligence
• Ability to translate technical detail into commercial impact
• Health & Safety management skills
• Tenacity, persistence and determination to succeed
• Excellent interpersonal skills, operating confidently at management level
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Experience of writing technical specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and with contractors
• Ability to identify and match resources and skills to appropriate project roles
• Ability to manage people effectively to deliver required outputs in a timely manner
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Provide innovation and creative thinking

Minimum Criteria

• Relevant degree and/or equivalent experience
• Negotiation skills
• A proven track record in people management, change management, quality and risk management
• Well-developed influencing and negotiation skills at a senior level
• Ability to influence across competitors and other stakeholders

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.