Onshore Project Manager - Development

Location:  Glasgow, Glasgow, GB

Company

Iberdrola is a global energy leader, the number one producer of wind power, and one of the world's biggest electricity utilities in terms of market capitalisation. The group supplies energy to almost 100 million people in dozens of countries including Spain, the United Kingdom (ScottishPower), the United States (AVANGRID), Brazil (Neoenergia), Mexico, Germany, Portugal, Italy and France, with a workforce of more than 35,000 people.

Iberdrola is leading the transition towards a sustainable energy model through its investments in renewable energy, smart grids, large-scale energy storage and digital transformation, to offer its customers the most advanced products and services. Thanks to its commitment to clean energy, Iberdrola is one of the companies with the lowest emissions and an international benchmark for its contribution to sustainability and the fight against climate change.

Project Manager – Onshore Development
Glasgow 
Competitive Salary, Annual Bonus of up to 20% & Health Care

Flexible & Hybrid Working 
Help us create a better future, quicker

The Project Manager will become a member of the Onshore Renewables Development Team based in Glasgow. This role encompasses all aspects of project development to ensure the effective delivery of Onshore renewable projects to meet the ScottishPower Renewable’s (SPR) ambitious Onshore pipeline growth targets. 

You will focus on the delivery of planning consents/permits for the projects with all necessary financial approval and budgetary control associated. You will establish strong relationships with an all major stakeholders including Regulators, Planning Authorities, Governments, Communities, Landowners, Land Agents, Legal Advisors, Sub Consultants and Suppliers.

Most activities will be based in SPR’s Head Office in Glasgow however some travel may be required to facilitate project meetings and site visits.
 

What you’ll be doing

You will lead and recommend appropriate project and commercial strategies to the Senior Project Manager and the Head of Onshore Development, and identify management of risks and issues. 

You will be responsible for financial management including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and cost control while also being involved in the tendering process and the effective management of external suppliers and contractors. 

Importantly, we will look for you to formulate the strategy and review of the Environmental impact Assessment process including the preparation of Environmental Statements and planning applications for our Renewables projects, and help  support any  Planning Appeals process should one arise. 

Using your communication skills, you will effectively liaise and consult with stakeholders such as,  Local Planning Authorities, Scottish Government, An Bord Pleanála, and the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure to secure approval and / or resolution of any issues raised on projects using your innovative thinking and help identify potential mitigation to offset project risk. 

What you’ll bring

You will have previous experience in a project management position, ideally with a planning / environmental degree or Qualification and/or be able to demonstrate experience of working within these areas. 

Ideally you will also have previous Renewables project design experience and/or experience of delivering consents for major developments and have an awareness of Environmental Impact Assessments with the ability to understand the impact of construction projects on the environment. 

We will also expect you to have knowledge of local and national planning processes with the ability to develop and deliver high quality planning applications and fit for purpose consents. 
 

What’s in it for you 

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.  

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that -  so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding 
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
   

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is the first integrated energy company to generate 100% green electricity, and is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

Closing Date - 25th November 2022

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.  If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.