• Job Description

  Req#: R8916

  Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

  Project Manager (Operations) - Scottish Water Horizons (SWH)

  It’s not every job where you make a difference for the people of Scotland: At Scottish Water Horizons (SWH), we harness Scottish Water (SW) expertise and assets to generate income. All profits are reinvested by Scottish Water Horizons for the benefit of our customers and communities. Sound good?

  Are you a skilled or aspiring project manager with a strong interest in renewable and sustainable energy?

  We’re looking for someone who is up for the challenge. Someone who can manage and deliver our Operational and Maintenance budget for solar, hydro and wind renewable projects once they are in delivery, with a view to heading up our Small Business Portfolio in the future in particularly managing the Wireless Infrastructure Group (WIG) contract. Someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced and driven environment. Someone who is passionate about making a difference.

  Who are Scottish Water Horizons

  SWH are a part of Scottish Water and play a key role in helping housing developers, and commercial property developers ensure that water and wastewater infrastructure has the capability to meet Scottish Water’s requirements.

  SWH has an active portfolio of renewable projects, including solar, hydro, wind, biogas, biomass and heat pumps. To date we have developed over 70 renewable energy projects of varying scales across the Scottish Water estate – with more to come. Already we’ve paved the way with pioneering solutions and have broken new ground with innovative technologies. The goal is to meet our ambitious Net Zero targets in response to the climate emergency, including a target of producing 120GWh of renewable power by 2030.

  It’s an exciting time to be joining our team as we enter a new phase of growth. We have bold ambitions. We are ramping up the pace and scale of our projects and we’re working with some of the brightest people in the industry.

  We’re looking for someone who is up for the challenge. Someone who can manage and deliver our Operational and Maintenance budget for solar, hydro and wind renewable projects once they are in delivery, with a view to heading up our Small Business Portfolio in the future in particularly managing the Wireless Infrastructure Group (WIG) contract. Someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced and driven environment. Someone who is passionate about making a difference.

  What’s involved?

  It’s an exciting time to be joining our team as we enter a new phase of growth. We have bold ambitions. We are ramping up the pace and scale of our projects and we’re working with some of the brightest people in the industry.

  You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in exciting new and existing projects across Scotland to ensure they meet our high standards and specifications. You’ll be working collaboratively with internal and external team members to ensure successful delivery.

  You will report direct to the Operations Manager and be part of our talented Operations team, who collectively continue to deliver fantastic customer service across a range of businesses whilst we strive to look for new strategic and innovative ways of working.

  Day to day you can expect to:

  Energy:

  • Manage operational and maintenance PV, wind, battery, and hydro contracts.

  • Build strong stakeholder relationships with SWH Capital Projects, SWH Finance, SW Operations and SW Energy

  • Undertake contractor management, ensuring all contracted services are safely managed re RAMS, ATC etc.

  • Monitor all SWH Energy sites and liaise with SWH Finance for forecasting and budgeting to ensure that SWH is not exposed to financial or reputational risks. Oversee total spend on O&M.

  • Undertake frequent site visits to construction sites with SWH Capital Projects to gain a greater understanding/knowledge of individual sites prior to handover.

  • Understand contractual arrangements and ensure all parties are clear on their approach.

  Small Business:

  • GIS Plans – Reconciliation with GIS reporting allowing monthly invoices to 8 license holders. Answer GIS queries. Liaise closely with SWH Finance.

  • WIG – Liaise with WIG, SW Legal, SW Estates, SW operations and stakeholders for new mast applications. Check/approve all Minute of Variations (MOV’s) with SW Legal and WIG. Ensure access invoices are submitted monthly through WIG reporting. Liaise with WIG for all access, RAMS, ATC. New Heads of Terms and amendments to Income Rights Agreement (IRAG), SW Legal and WIG.

  • Finance- P&L reporting, budgeting, forecasting with SWH finance on all small business projects.

  • Filming – Arrange 3rd party contracts for filming and deal with all stakeholders.

  • Fibre in Pipes - Ensure smooth management of fibre optic cables within sewers.

  What you’ll need
  

  We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate experience and knowledge of one or more of the following renewable technologies: solar, hydro and wind. Candidates having an operational, electrical, mechanical or civil background would be advantageous but not essential.
  

  You’ll have good commercial and contract awareness and a good understanding of financial management especially budgets with the ability to analyse and interrogate data.
  

  Personality wise, you’ll be someone who enjoys getting things done! You’ll need the motivation and drive to be a self-starter to ensure both Energy and Small Business deliver on time and on budget.
  

  This role will require occasional travel to Scottish Water sites – some of which are remote - so you will need a UK-issued driving license.

  Character is important to us. Across the whole of Scottish Water, we look for people who are Bold, Responsible, Inspiring and Caring. (And you can expect these characteristics to make an appearance in your interview with us…)

  Looking out for you

  As part of our SWH team, you will enjoy the benefits of working within Scottish Water, where we pride ourselves on being a great place to work.

  While the work we do is important, we know it’s not the only thing that matters. That’s why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.

  You’ll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take paid time off to volunteer in your community.

  When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. And for the everyday? We embrace flexible working.

  For your future, there’s our pension (the ‘know-what-you’ll-get-when-you-retire’ kind), as well as life assurance.

  As for some nice extras? You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash – handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.

  The not-so-small print
  
  This role will be a Grade 7. If you’re new to Scottish Water, you’ll join us on a salary between £41,000 - £51,970 depending on your skills and experience. Performance-driven pay progression will then allow you to move through the range to the maximum salary.

  If you’re interested in this role – or know someone else who might be - we’ll be accepting applications until midnight on Thursday 8th August 2024.

  Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional, and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening, e.g. referencing, criminal record checks, license checks, etc. These checks are conducted on our behalf by a third party. Don’t worry - we’ll ask your permission before starting these checks.

  A few final things worth knowing…

  Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If you’re interested in this job, but don’t tick all the boxes, apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So don’t rule yourself out!

  Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). We're also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events, like menopause. We’re very used to making adjustments, so please don’t be afraid to ask.

  As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it’s important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you don’t already live here, you'll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.

  Finally (finally!), candidates who haven’t submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You won’t need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.

  
  We’re here to help. Ask us anything at SWRecruitment@ScottishWater.co.uk

• About the company

  Scottish Water is a statutory corporation that provides water and sewerage services across Scotland.

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