Vattenfall is one of Europe's largest generators of electricity and the largest producer of heat. In electricity, Vattenfall works in all parts of the value chain: generation, transmission, distribution and sales. In heat, Vattenfall is active in production, distribution and sales. Vattenfall is also engaged in production and sales of gas, energy trading and lignite mining. The Group has approximately 38,000 employees. Operations in 2010 were conducted in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Poland, the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium. The Parent Company, Vattenfall AB, is 100% owned by the Swedish state. Vattenfall’s vision is to create a strong and diversified European energy portfolio with sustainable and increased profits, significant growth options and will be among the leaders in developing environmentally sustainable energy production.
In the UK we own and operate the Thanet, Kentish Flats & Edinbane wind farms, are a long way through the construction of the 150MW Ormonde project, are planning an extension to our Kentish Flats wind farm and are involved in a proposed offshore wind demonstration centre in Aberdeen. In our East Anglia Offshore Wind joint venture with ScottishPower Renewables, we have been granted the rights to develop the Round 3 Zone 5 located off East Anglia, it being East Anglia Offshore Wind’s intention to develop up to 7,200MW of offshore wind capacity. We also have a portfolio of onshore wind development projects at a variety of stages in the development process in Scotland & the North of England including the recently consented Clashindarroch and Ray Wind Farms.
Overall Purpose of Role:
As our Offshore Wind business continues to grow, we are looking to increase the size of our commercial team with the hire of 2 Commercial Project Managers.
Responsibilities:
Responsibility for all contracting matters in the East Anglia Offshore Wind joint venture from “cradle” to “grave” including:
· Strategy – in conjunction with relevant operations people.
· Tender/bid management.
· Negotiation and award – including drafting of contracts.
· Administration.
· Forecast: short and long range plans.
· Change management: instructions, variations and amendments.
· Governance: process and procedures.
· Governance: delegated authorities and audits.
· Dispute management.
Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will be of graduate level or equivalent in a general engineering, technical or commercial qualification. Membership of a professional body such as RICS or CIPS is preferred but not essential.
Experience:
· Candidates for this post will have a broad based technical background and first class commercial and business development skills.
· Supply chain, logistics and/or commercial management experience will have been gained in complex roles including joint ventures and large capital projects.
· Although competence will preferably have been gained in a renewables and/or offshore environment, applicants could be from other highly regulated industries (e.g. rail, oil and gas, nuclear, chemical).
Skills, knowledge, strengths:
· Must be able to work on their own initiative and as part of team. Acknowledging the challenges of the team being split between two or more geographical areas but embracing it as a challenge by playing their part in growing a cohesive team with a positive approach.
· Someone who will challenge and engage, always alert to better ways of doing things.
· Someone with a proactive approach, who is a good planner - but won’t be unnerved by ad hoc work that appears at short notice.
· Excellent communication skills both verbally and in written English.
· Significant, demonstrable leadership and management skills.
· Ability to lead and/or work within multi-cultural teams.
· Eye for detail.
· Be results-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines and produce concise information for senior management.
Please send your application with CV and personal letter to ukvattenfall@kellyservices.co.uk or contact Jason Hines or Nick Wildsmith on 00 44 (0) 191 2610919 for further information. The closing date for this role is Friday 9th September 2011.
Energy is our contribution to quality of life – day after day. With 38,000 co-workers Vattenfall provides comprehensive electricity and heating offerings to several million customers in northern Europe. For the work ahead we need people who are fully dedicated to our customers and to a sustainable society – people like you.
We look forward to your application!