I am currently partnering with a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) with a significant development portfolio of Solar and BESS projects in Ireland. Our client is active across Ireland, Europe, and the USA, and they offer the opportunity to become part of a high growth company in the fast-moving renewables sector.

Key responsibilities

• Develop procurement scope and contracting strategy for the different packages: pre-Contract Services Packages for Owners Engineer, Soft Landscaping and Site Investigation, among others.
• Manage tendering process: including tendering documentation and review proposals received.
• Elaborate procurement evaluation reports: Technical and Price Evaluation of differing quotations on a like for like basis.
• Presentation and recommendation of procurement options to senior management.
• Contract Execution: Drafting and negotiating contracts including agreement of contract conditions, programmes, and scope of works.
• Value Engineering: Reviewing options to provide better value to the company in relating to the procurement options available.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with contractors and suppliers, including regular commercial updates and technical workshops.
• Track commercial trends and provide internal guidance and updates.
• Better Buying: Reviewing, identifying, and selecting suitable options to better buy services.
• Health & Safety: Ensure all projects are delivered to the highest safety standards.
• Contract Negotiations: Ensuring best value is sought and achieved for all proposed packages.
• Contract Management: Ensure programme, commercial, quality and health and safety is tracked and risks identified during the delivery of contracts.
• Commercial/Change Management: During the delivery of projects/contracts ensure any change is diligently reviewed in time and negotiated accordingly.
• Billing Management: Tracking, assessing and certifying contractor applications for payment and always ensuring, the cost position is known.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Ideally, 3+ years’ experience working in renewable energy.
• Track record in the procurement of construction services and/or equipment for renewable projects: utility-scale Solar PV, BESS and grid connection infrastructures preferred.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English