The Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating projects from initial planning through to successful completion. The role requires effective leadership of project teams, strong client relationship management, and a commitment to delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct site surveys alongside consultants, LV specialists, and Principal Designers (PD).
- Plan, monitor, and report on key project milestones.
- Support the Quantity Surveyor in preparing project cost plans.
- Manage and coordinate the design process.
- Administer contracts and ensure contractual obligations are met.
- Develop and manage project programmes, sequencing, and phasing.
- Coordinate site set-up with the Site Manager.
- Monitor site progress and provide regular performance updates.
- Chair and manage project meetings with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
- Oversee commercial performance, ensuring budgets, resource allocation, cost value reconciliations (CVRs), and profit forecasts remain accurate.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, to specification, on schedule, and within agreed budgets.
- Manage practical completion, project handover, and final sign-off.
- Coordinate the preparation and submission of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) documentation, including test certificates, warranties, technical data sheets, and other required records.
- Promote compliance with all Health & Safety legislation, company procedures, and industry best practice throughout the project lifecycle.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Proven experience managing commercial Solar PV installation projects.
- Experience with LV electrical installations and modifications.
- Previous project management experience within the retail sector.
- Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing commercial performance.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and best practices.
- Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive client relationships.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to project profitability.
- Proficient in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and other standard Microsoft Office applications.