Implementation Team Leader

SgurrEnergy is an international renewables engineering consultancy. We are one of the UK's leading technical advisory organisations specialising in renewable energy power generation, including wind, solar, hydro, marine and bio energy technologies. Our success to date is based on in-depth engineering knowledge and experience, applied in a practical manner to provide the best possible solutions and advice to our clients. Owing to continued growth and high demand for its services, the company is now seeking to recruit a strong candidate to lead the Implementation Team in our expanding team based in Glasgow.

Job description

The principal responsibilities of this post are:

• Responsibility for the delivery of multi-disciplinary Technical Advisor projects to time, budget and client satisfaction.
• Line management of a team of project managers and project engineers.
• Training, mentoring and performance development of team members.
• Co-ordination of renewable energy consulting projects during development and construction in the UK and overseas.
• Co-ordination and leadership of multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Reporting on projects internally and to clients.
• Reviewing reports and other work.
• Managing subcontracted consultants where required for specific projects.
• Supporting business development activities such as preparing project proposals and meeting potential clients.
• Development of internal project management tools and other procedures.
• Continuously monitoring work to ensure QSE compliance.
• Conducting project site visits in the UK and overseas.

Essential criteria

• Degree qualification in an engineering discipline or similar.
• Experience of procurement, contracting and financial close process for large-scale (preferably renewable energy) projects.
• Significant postgraduate experience and a proven track record in project engineering / project management.
• Knowledge of project management techniques including program/budget/risk management.
• Ability to line-manage highly-skilled people.
• The ability to produce and review high quality reports to predefined deadlines.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Strong client-facing skills and confident communicator with smart appearance.

·         A high level of problem solving ability and initiative.

• Attention to detail, reliability and good organisational skills.
• Driving licence valid for use in the UK.
• Strong IT skills particularly in MS Word and Excel.
• Demonstrable interest in renewable energy and sustainability.
• Willingness to travel in the UK and internationally.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of the development and construction of large-scale wind energy projects is a distinct advantage.

·         Strong commercial skills with experience of high value contract management.

·         Management of site contractors in the construction and energy sector. 

·         Experience of renewable energy industry.

• Chartered status.
• Language skills.
• Experience with MS Project
• Project Management qualifications

The company is growing rapidly and offers excellent long-term career prospects.

Hours: 37 hours per week. Occasional evenings to attend meetings; Holidays: 23 days and 9 public holidays; Contract: Permanent after 3 month probationary period. Salary: £40 – 60K – Negotiable, Dependant on Experience. Training: Active encouragement of personal and professional development; Equal opportunities: We follow an equal opportunities policy; Location: Glasgow but travel as required.