I am currently partnering with a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) with a significant development portfolio of Solar and BESS projects in Ireland. Our client is active across Ireland, Europe, and the USA, and they offer the opportunity to become part of a high growth company in the fast-moving renewables sector.
Key responsibilities
1. Develop procurement scope and contracting strategy for the different packages: pre-Contract Services Packages for Owners Engineer, Soft Landscaping and Site Investigation, among others.
2. Manage tendering process: including tendering documentation and review proposals received.
3. Elaborate procurement evaluation reports: Technical and Price Evaluation of differing quotations on a like for like basis.
4. Presentation and recommendation of procurement options to senior management.
5. Contract Execution: Drafting and negotiating contracts including agreement of contract conditions, programmes, and scope of works.
6. Value Engineering: Reviewing options to provide better value to the company in relating to the procurement options available.
7. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with contractors and suppliers, including regular commercial updates and technical workshops.
8. Track commercial trends and provide internal guidance and updates.
9. Better Buying: Reviewing, identifying, and selecting suitable options to better buy services.
10. Health & Safety: Ensure all projects are delivered to the highest safety standards.
11. Contract Negotiations: Ensuring best value is sought and achieved for all proposed packages.
12. Contract Management: Ensure programme, commercial, quality and health and safety is tracked and risks identified during the delivery of contracts.
13. Commercial/Change Management: During the delivery of projects/contracts ensure any change is diligently reviewed in time and negotiated accordingly.
14. Billing Management: Tracking, assessing and certifying contractor applications for payment and always ensuring, the cost position is known.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
15. Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
16. Ideally, 3+ years’ experience working in renewable energy.
17. Track record in the procurement of construction services and/or equipment for renewable projects: utility-scale Solar PV, BESS and grid connection infrastructures preferred.
18. Excellent command of written and spoken English