Project Manager job at Cotswold Energy Group

Cotswold Energy Group is hiring: Project Manager. Project Manager – Commercial Renewables Cotswold Energy Group | Stonehouse, Gloucestershire | Permanent…

Company: Cotswold Energy Group · Work mode: on site · Contract: Full-time

Project Manager – Commercial Renewables
Cotswold Energy Group | Stonehouse, Gloucestershire | Permanent, full-time | Salary £50,000- to £63,000 depending on experience
About us
Cotswold Energy Group is a fast-growing renewable energy company providing sustainable solutions to domestic and commercial customers. We began as a venture between three school friends and now employ over 100 people. Social responsibility sits at the heart of how we work.
The role
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver commercial heat pump and solar PV projects. You will own each project from the point of sale, through client handover, to the end of the defect liability period. You will be accountable for quality, profit (GP%), client satisfaction and health and safety.
The role is office-based in Stonehouse with frequent site visits, and reports to the Head of Project Management.
What you will do
• Build and maintain the project programme, issuing an outline within two weeks of start and updating it weekly
• Act as the main contact for the client, leading meetings and managing RFIs, variations and reporting
• Coordinate design, technical, engineering, commercial and health and safety teams, and chair weekly project reviews
• Manage budgets and GP, procurement and subcontractor packages, flagging risk early
• Keep quality control, RAMS and CDM 2015 obligations in place, including principal contractor duties where CEG holds that role
• Maintain risk registers and report project status to senior management
• Compile O&M manuals and handover documentation
What you will bring
• At least 2 years of project management experience in commercial M&E, renewable energy or construction
• Proven programming skills in MS Project or equivalent (such as Asta Powerproject)
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015 and of construction contracts (e.g. JCT/NEC)
• Experience managing project budgets, procurement, subcontractors and client variations
• Confident with Microsoft 365, with excellent written and verbal communication
• An HND or higher in an engineering discipline or project management, or equivalent experience
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to attend site
Desirable: heat pump or solar PV experience; APM/PMQ, PRINCE2 or chartered status; SMSTS, IOSH or NEBOSH.
What we offer
• £50,000- to £63,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (37.5 hours a week)
• 23 days' holiday rising to 25 with service, plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension through Cushon
• Training to support you in the role
• Generous expenses policy with access to company vehicles for work related travel