Climate17 are working with a global renewable energy business who carry out operations and maintenance services to large-scale solar farms across the UK.

They are looking for an experienced Technical Project Engineer to join their Re-powering team to support and deliver the aims and objectives of their clients Re-powering and revamping projects.

Responsibilities
 

• Supporting the Project Manager by being highly involved in the delivery, technical design and aspects of all Revamping/Re-powering and additional works projects, Including supporting with raising quotation and coordinating sub-contractors.
• Site management responsibilities of any project that falls under CDM regulations.
• Supporting SHEQ team to create and review all safety documentation for ongoing projects.
• Working with the Project Manager ensure the performance against budget, schedule, and quality and safety requirements using appropriate control tools and reporting of same to the management and client of ongoing projects.
• Support management in ensuring the company operates in compliance with the guidelines set out in the UK Management System, and that it delivers excellent technical service quality to its customers and stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to the solar teams and the wider group when needed.
• Consult with manufacturers and regulatory authorities with regards to any change or regarding technical topics or applications to the DNOs for upgrades or additions to existing HV networks.
• Assist with the tender process regarding technical topics, by carrying out site visits and agreeing the best solution regarding equipment to be used, and assess the requirements needed to deliver the project.
• Assist with Technical aspects of Warranty claims.
• Assist the Asset managers, technical team, and Procurement Manager with sourcing the correct materials.
• Attend technical forums and build relationships with technical parties such as DNO’s, manufacturers, Contractors and industry experts.

• Degree or Equivalent in electrical engineering or HND/HNC or membership of appropriate institute preferred.
• Experienced in project engineering and carrying out designs for utility scale solar systems and electrical systems.
• Onsite hands-on experience constructing utility scale solar farms or carrying out O&M services.
• Site management experience and hold relevant qualifications (SMSTS etc).
• Experience in coordinating and interfacing with relevant stakeholders and sub-contractors.
• Experience in coordinating and controlling team delivery in accordance with agreed cost, schedule and change without compromising SHEQ standards.
• Experienced in developing and maintaining good relationships with client and sub-contractors.
• IOSH Managing Safely/NEBOSH certified.
• At least 5 years’ experience working on utility scale solar farms in a Project or O&M capacity.
• HV trained and authorisation preferred.
• 18th edition, however, full NVQ in electrical installation and maintenance preferred.
• Willing to travel anywhere in UK.
• Full clean driving license.