Project Manager - Construction

at  Mitie

THE COMPANY

Leading the way in commercial solar power, Custom Solar is one of the UK’s most established renewable energy companies specialising in solar PV. They operate nationwide to design, install and maintain world-class quality solar PV systems for businesses, public sector institutions and new build commercial developments. With globally recognised quality standards and expert accreditations in environmental management, Custom Solar has been a trusted provider of solar power since 2010.
Having recently been acquired by MITIE, are in a strong position to significantly grow over the next few years through continued success, through existing workstreams, but also via exposure to MITIE relationships. This approach will be supported through MITIE’s NET Zero division.
Their focus on tying expert engineering with an honest, no-pressure approach to sales has contributed to their reputation for excellent customer service and satisfaction. Custom Solar has been recognised with numerous industry awards, including the Commercial Solar Installation of the Year on multiple occasions.
Custom Solar can offer a number of different financing solutions to their clients including capital purchase, PPAs and leasing options. They also offer a full O&M package with all new solar installations as well as the ability to roll this service out to third party installations. Since 2010, they have maintained some of the country’s largest Solar PV portfolios and their wealth of experience in this area gives their clients confidence that their investment is in the best hands.
Custom Solar have a number of high-profile clients, including the Association of British Ports (ABP). Custom Solar secured a framework partnership with ABP, the UK’s leading port operator, with a unique network of 21 ports across England, Scotland and Wales. Their ports include Immingham and Hull, where Custom Solar recently installed the UK’s largest rooftop project, a 6.5MWp solar system across the main terminals buildings with works including major HV upgrade works.

• Project focal point for client and internal teams. Liaising with Designers & Business Development Management team, and back-end handovers with the Operation & Maintenance team, where necessary.
• Carry out pre-construction activities, including but not limited to; Risk registers, RAMS, CPP, on-site client meetings, allocation of installation team(s), review approvals, creating project program and surveying sites.
• Ensure QHSE standards are adhered to throughout all projects and members of the team actively participate in Health & Safety. Escalate & record accidents/incidents, utilise H&S protocols and inspire observation reporting.
• Gather & maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, permits, approvals, and compliance records.
• Carry out weekly updates to stakeholders, compile project data for internal progress tracking and complete KPI reports with accurate critical information.
• Sign-off project with internal installation managers and confirm designs & standards have been adhered to.
• Request purchase orders where necessary. Schedule plant, materials and labour while tracking budgets.
• Identify, resolve and log risks, while co-ordinating with various teams to ensure smooth running of operations.
• Monitor project expenses, ensure cost control measures are being followed and prepare accurate financial reports.
• Take responsibility for budget and time milestones, sharing clear deadlines with procurement and supporting invoices with finance & commercial. Own the project from contract execution to successful testing & hand-over.
• Implement quality management processes to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards, scored by the QA team. Ensure snags are complete prior to handing over a live system to the client and the O&M team.