Project Delivery

• Across a diverse portfolio of projects:
  • Liaise with the internal and external delivery team to resolve outstanding technical issues. Including 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 expertise as required for the construction phase including during the tender process for equipment and contractors, commercial and contract negotiations, financial close due diligence, and any other relevant aspects arising during the construction phase.

General Technical

• Produce non-project specific technical reports, as required.
• Comply with all Health and Safety guidance and legislation (internal and external) in carrying out duties and responsibilities at any location.
• Develop and maintain internal technical team data databases and tools.
• Liaise with and support construction team with technical topics during construction phase.
• Support procurement with H&S and contractor assessment processes in relation to consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors.

Technical Expertise

• Undertake preliminary desk top studies for Wind Farms, Solar & BESS Sites.
• Identify potential geotechnical/civil constraints and possible mitigation measures.
• Carry out initial swept path analysis for abnormal loads.
• Produce preliminary 2D site designs and working constraints in AutoCAD and GIS to give an understanding of site conditions.
• Support the wider team with identification and review of constraints and mitigation measures as well as providing advice on third party deliverables on projects such as: desk studies, mining reports, slope/rock stability, landslide assessments, foundations, and borrow pit assessments, analysis of geospatial data, etc.
• Review of consultants’ site investigation (SI) designs, scoping, and tendering processes ensuring all work is undertaken to industry standards and contractually sound, including ensuring final factual and interpretative reporting is of sufficient quality and sufficient for BOP tenders.
• Develop initial drainage concepts and review detailed designs (designed by external consultants). This involves consulting with EA, SEPA, and other statutory consultees where necessary.
• Public highway improvement concepts and the review of detailed designs (designed by consultants) to facilitate site access and the successful delivery of major components including road authority consultation and road construction consent submissions.
• Knowledge and ability to apply DMRB and Local Road Standards in order to assess or develop access solutions.
• Knowledge of mitigation solutions for abnormal load deliveries on structures (e.g. bridges, culverts), likely inspection requirements, Section 96/278 processes including liaison with local authorities and other stakeholders.

Working Environment

The position is based at OnPath Energy’s Scottish office in Strathclyde Business Park, with travel to head office in Rainton Bridge and project sites.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

Essential:

• Degree in geotechnical or civil engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership application in the next 1-2 years.
• 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 (technology and consultant) awareness and appointment process.
• 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.
• Full UK driving license.

Personal Qualities/Competencies

• Ability to work strategically, and able to manage day-to-day details.
• Proven track record of managing 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 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, 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.
• Experience of leading, mentoring, or developing colleagues, or the potential and ambition to take on future people leadership responsibilities.