Senior Solar PV Project Manager - Renewables Country: Italy Position Location: Genova, Italy Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Sector: Energy Discipline: Renewables Job Ref: 3810 Recruiter Contact: Maria Marchidan Mott MacDonald We're a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.
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Owing to continued growth and high demand for our services in Italy, we are looking for a Solar PV Project Manager to join our global energy team in our Genova office.
You will lead the delivery of Solar PV owner's engineering projects for clients in Italy and worldwide, ensuring they are appropriately resourced, delivered on time and budget, as well as supporting our client to increase the project value whilst reducing the risks.
This would include coordination of internal MM and external resources where applicable, deliverable reviews and origination (where applicable) and acceptance, budget and time adherence, client liaison, and internal reporting.
The role may also involve preparation of bids for new work and participation in other advisory projects as needed.
This is a permanent role and will offer excellent prospects for career development involving different power generation technologies (wind, PV, CSP, BESS…) mainly renewable energy projects.
Job description: Role responsibilities Project Management: Guide and manage PV projects from inception to completion, ensuring all project milestones are met.
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
Coordinate with internal teams, Client Stakeholders, external contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
Owner's Engineering: Provide technical oversight and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure engineering designs, specifications, and drawings are reviewed and approved.
Manage site assessments and feasibility studies to determine project viability.
Ensure compliance with local regulations, standards, and best practices.
Provide local know-how and guidance to the team.
Technical Support: Support preparation of technical specifications and tender documents for procurement of equipment and services.
Evaluate bids and proposals from contractors and suppliers.
Provide technical assistance during construction, commissioning, and operational phases.
Manage preparation of performance assessments and troubleshooting of PV systems.
Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and local communities.
Represent the company in technical discussions and negotiations.
Ensure transparent and timely communication with all project stakeholders.
Quality Assurance: Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards.
Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify compliance with project specifications.
Manage the commissioning and acceptance testing of PV systems.
Candidate specification: Essential: Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Industrial) or a cognate discipline; relevant master's degree is not mandatory but preferable.
Experience in Project Management Desirable working knowledge of Solar PV development in Italy Working knowledge of Solar PV development.
Knowledge of the relevant Solar PV design codes and certification requirements.
Familiarity with PVsyst or other modelling software Familiar with international and local standards, codes, and regulations.
Proactivity and problem-solving attitude.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in English both written and verbal.
Desirable: Demonstrable experience of project management of other disciplines.
APQ Excellent IT skills particularly MS Excel/Word/Project and PowerPoint.
Self-motivation, ability to use own initiative, flexible, problem-solving approach.
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
Ability to communicate clearly & concisely in English, both verbally & written and ability to explain technical issues to non-engineers, including Clients.
Ability to produce and review technical reports for clients, so attention to detail is paramount.
Ability to chair and present at meetings.
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We offer some fantastic benefits including: Life insurance An annual professional institution subscription Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive Agile/flexible working – because life isn't 9-5 Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies – for parents and caregivers Annual bonus scheme Flexible benefits that suit you, including the ability to buy/sell annual leave entitlement, cycle to work & interest-free season ticket loans Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.
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