Construction Project Director

Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. We have around 7,000 employees in more than 20 countries. We have been making clean energy possible for over 130 years, with unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy.

Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution.

We are currently recruiting for a Construction Project Director to be based on project site for the construction of the 450 MW Loch Na Cathrach pump storage project.

The project is located on a site 14km southwest of Inverness Scotland. The role will sit within the Project Delivery Unit (PDU) in Statkraft under the Nordics organisation as the Nordics area is responsible for hydro construction projects on a global basis.

You will be reporting to the VP head of PDU Nordics. As a Construction Project Director you will be the primary interface with the project steering committee and be managing the project construction delivery team with the aim to collaborate and contribute to value creation throughout construction phase of the project.

Job Description

• Delivery of construction project, including responsibility for quality, schedule and construction budget
• Be a role model and define the culture in areas of HSE and Business Ethics.
• Ensure that HSE and Business Ethics is given the highest priority, Adopt and implement The Statkraft Way requirements relevant for the project
• Set up robust project governance including project charter, necessary formal agreements with service providers and compliance management
• Organise, recruit, develop and motivate the project team including functional support
• Ensure management and control of designer, suppliers, contractors and service providers Manage interfaces, be responsible for respectful internal and external stakeholder management and transparent reporting
• Ensure delivery of project specific prevention plan on compliance relevant risks and monthly reporting on the same to the PSC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, preferably Civil
• Proven track record of managing large capital construction projects with high standards of safety, time, cost, quality and risk management
• Experience from contractor-side project management, ideally hydropower construction, or other relevant heavy civil construction (roads & tunnels, railroads/metros, dams/waterways/sewage plants, etc.
• Promoter of the highest HSE standards, high standards of personal integrity and fully committed to high international standards of business ethics.
• Experience with international clients and consultants.
• Strong contractual understanding and experience, commercial mindset.
• Good at managing multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Some travel to Oslo will be required

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company
• A working environment characterised by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture
• A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background
• Hybrid working
• Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.