Project Manager - UK Offshore - REF: AR/08/30
Position Profile
This position reports to UK Offshore Development Project Manager and is an active member of the Airtricity Offshore team, and more generally the Airtricity Generation, Operation and Development management team.
Key Accountabilities
The primary responsibility for this post is to assist in the delivery of high quality, safe, fully leased and consented offshore wind farms in UK waters. The focus is very much on development and the initial priority will be to win lease awards from the Crown Estate under the Round 3 awards. Detailed accountabilities will include:
- Site selection
- Assist in the development of at least one proposed Round 3 offshore wind site or joint venture
- Contribute to development of the overall UK Offshore Wind Development strategy and implementation of this strategy
- Contribute to preparation of site specific bid strategy
- Feasibility studies for site development
- Manage the Environmental Impact Assessment process and drafting of the Environment Statement
- Specify and tender offshore survey work and the conceptual design process, taking into account navigation, aviation, construction, financial and wind resource issues.
- Contribute to submission of consent applications, for both onshore and offshore elements of projects as required and respond to queries on consents applications as required
- Stakeholder and public consultations and assist with wider public affairs activities
- Obtaining suitable grid connection agreements
- Negotiation of land agreements, leases, easements and other third party agreements as required
- Understanding of health and safety requirements and compliance with same
- Regular communication of project progress to stakeholders. Identification and internal communication of opportunities and risks associated with the proposed development.
- Management of specialist consultants and contractors
- Contribue to delivery of successful bids for offshore wind farm lease
- Cross-project lead on a core skill (such as environmental, navigation, aviation, health and safety, grid, marine and civil engineering)
- Liaise and cooperate with other Airtricity offshore wind units and other teams within the company.
Personnel Specification
The successful candidate would ideally have:
- Relevant post-qualification experience
- Experience developing projects, ideally in the wind, power or offshore sector
- Project management skills including a proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, internal staff, subcontractors and consultants
- Experience of Project Managing Environmental Impact Assessments and planning consents
- Numerical ability with a good degree
- Experience in one or more of the following core areas:
- Environmental Assessment
- Planning applications
- Marine or civil engineering
- Health and safety
- Grid connection applications
- Risk taker and comfortable with ambiguity
- Be highly motivated and driven by success
- A self-starter attitude with the ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a team and manage consultants
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Fluency in English
- Have an adaptable personality, a flexible approach and outstanding interpersonal skills.
- A full driving license.
Other Relevant Information
The role will require travel at times including overnight stays.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter quoting reference AR/08/30 to careers@airtricity.com closing date for applications is Friday 23 May 2008.
