Project management of a portfolio of typically 2–3 BESS development projects including:
Full ownership of all PM tools and accountability for programmes, budgets and risk registers;
Chairing of weekly project meetings and coordination of core project team;
Reporting and escalation.
Management of the planning process for greenfield projects in order to submit planning applications and gain all necessary consents, including:
Management of technical, environmental and planning consultants to deliver all assessments needed to support a planning application;
Discharge of pre-commencement conditions and consent amendments;
Stakeholder engagement.
Land agreements, including:
Supporting the legal and land teams to secure all necessary land agreements;
Landowner engagement.
Design
Acting as Principal Designer and ensuring constructability of projects;
Management of site investigations and environmental surveys to inform site design.
Grid connections (desirable), including:
General understanding of the grid application process;
Stakeholder engagement with network operators.
Support of the construction team on projects, including:
Discharge of pre-commencement conditions and consent amendments;
Securing any additional consents and permits.

Proven project management skills including ownership of programme schedules, risk registers and budgets
Strong understanding of consenting regimes within the UK, environmental constraints and their impact on development
Understanding of land agreements relevant to development projects
Ability to manage consultants autonomously, including running tender exercises and managing consultant delivery

Up to 10% Company wide bonus based on company performance
Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)
£2,000 per year to spend on your professional development
Private medical cover with Bupa from day one with the option to add family members
Company Pension with 8% Contribution
Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents:
6 months fully paid primary carer leave
3 months fully paid secondary carer leave
10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment
Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London
1 month work from anywhere, for those with a travel bug
1 day green leave to do something good for the environment
Free lunch once a week
a great way to get to know people in the wider team
Dog friendly office, feel free to bring your pooch along
Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources
Regular, optional team socials designed to be inclusive for everyone (not just the pub goers!)
Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday

Development Project Manager

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