Technical Manager

Overview

Are you a Chartered Engineer, or an aspiring Chartered Engineer, with a passion for renewable energy and technical excellence? OnPath Energy is looking for a dynamic Technical Manager to support the development and delivery of renewable energy development projects.

You’ll play a key role in shaping site designs, managing technical risks, and guiding projects from concept to construction. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence sustainable energy solutions, support an extremely talented team, and work at the forefront of the UK’s green energy transition.

Working environment

The position is based at OnPath Energy’s head office in Rainton Bridge, with travel to the Hamilton office and project sites.

Key duties & responsibilities

• Initial project assessment – Helping the Business Development Team identify and secure profitable and deliverable development opportunities through to Key Review B, including:
  • Providing technical assistance and advice to the Business Development and Project teams including, where agreed, providing initial outline site designs considering and highlighting design opportunity and constraints.
  • Participation in project reviews to advise on the interpretation of technical information and assessment of risk, including provision of technical reports for Key Review stages A and B where applicable.
  • Appointment of expert 3rd party technical consultants where required to enhance the technical advice on prospects or projects.
• Project development – Provide support to the Projects teams, where directed by the HOT, to ensure satisfactory support for the development of projects through to pre-construction stage, this service to include:
  • Ensuring best commercial value is achieved through site design in line with the project and business objectives.
  • Deliver all necessary technical approvals and consents in line with agreed project programmes.
  • Attending public exhibitions and providing technical input to public consultations.
  • Participation in project reviews to advise on the interpretation of technical information.
  • Appointment of expert 3rd party technical consultants where required to enhance the technical advice on prospects or projects.
  • Ensuring all technical risks are managed and successfully resolved in line with the project and business objectives.
• · Project Delivery – On specific agreed projects
  • Liaise with the internal and external delivery team to resolve outstanding technical issues. This could include liaising and facilitating interfaces between equipment suppliers, contractors, consultants and local authorities.
  • Ensure all technical matters are resolved sufficient to allow financial close, on time and on budget.
  • Provide engineering support as required for the construction phase including during the tender process, commercial and contract negotiations, financial close due diligence and any other relevant aspects arising during the construction phase.
• Technical Management
  • Provide additional support and mentoring to the Technical team as required to help ensure Business Plan delivery.
  • Contribute to the identification of work process improvements and efficiencies and help implement agreed initiatives.
  • Establish direct relationships with key external stakeholders.
  • Liaise closely with the Procurement, Construction and Operations functions to help ensure best practice is adopted on all technical work across all development projects.
  • Deputise for the HOT, as required.
  • Represent the business at conferences and/or working groups, as requested, in order to develop industry intelligence, improve professional network and influence policy and standards.

Qualifications, knowledge and experience:

Essential:

• Degree in civil, structural, geotechnical or a related engineering discipline.
• · Chartered Engineer OR looking to become a Chartered Engineer.
• · Experience within the renewable energy/engineering industry.
• · Knowledge of renewable energy technologies.
• · Knowledge of industry H&S safety policies and CDM.
• · Experience of design and build contracts and NEC (or equivalent).
• · Experience of public engagement initiatives.
• · Proven experience of dealing with local authorities and statutory stakeholders.
• · Commercial and supply chain awareness and management appointments.
• · Experience writing engineering risk management reports/registers.
• · Ability to produce robust budget estimates for project cashflows.
• · Understanding and track record of working to the relevant industry core values.

Personal qualities / competencies

• Ability to work strategically, and able to manage day to day details.
• Proven track record of manging work programmes to critical deadlines, showcasing flexibility in adapting to changing priorities.
• Strong influencing skills, persuading third parties to think progressively in a rules-dominated industry, building alignment and understanding, and effectively managing expectations of all internal stakeholders regarding project deliverability and risks.
• Proven ability to partner with internal customers, partners and stakeholders in a manner that results in mutually positive outcomes and credibility.
• Effective management skills: an ability to motivate and lead teams; astute training and development, and effective recruitment.
• Effective communication and influencing skills: concise report writing, the ability to communicate and persuade individuals as to the merits of a particular transaction.
• Ability to role model actions and behaviours consistent with the company values.
• Good judgement, showing logical decision making, and strong attention to detail.
• Resilience and logical decision making, with the ability to operate in a dynamic, challenging environment
• A collaborative team player who works effectively under pressure and delivers high quality outcomes in line with deadlines.
• Proactive, with an enthusiastic attitude towards addressing the technical challenges facing OnPath Energy.
• Capable of independent thought and prepared to challenge current practice operating with a ‘growth’ mindset.