Senior Development Manager Job title: Senior Development Manager Report to: Managing Director Salary: Dependent on experience Department: Development Location: Hybrid but southwest based, ideally in Bristol or Bath area. Responsible for: To be discussed as potentially overseeing others within development project team from time to time Purpose and objectives of the role This role is critical in supporting our clients in the delivery of community scale (1MW-20MW) ground mount solar and wind turbine projects. The candidate will have experience in the development of similar scale renewable energy projects, including specific experience in wind development. Our clients are based across the Southwest of England and Wales and frequent travel will be essential. We work with a mix of Commercial and Community organisations to support the UKs transition to Net Zero and this role will include community energy development projects. Main duties and responsibilities Coordinating all aspects of the project development, drawing in relevant external support and experts when necessary. Supporting the existing team to bring on new sites into the project pipeline Supporting training and managing others within the team where relevant Updating financial models for potential sites and liaising with our community energy clients. Meeting with landowners and other representatives to facilitate the negotiation and progression of terms. Managing the Planning Application process Procurement and coordination of necessary contractors Support the project management process during delivery where necessary Minimum requirements • UK drivers' licence • Permission to work in the UK. • Experience developing 1MW+ wind projects successfully • Minimum 5 years renewable energy development experience • Experience working with and engaging community stakeholders • Solid understanding of the planning process • Solid presentation, written and numeracy skills and comfortable using software packages and excel Desirable requirements • Experience in community energy project development • Examples of successful wind projects • Renewable energy, electrical or engineering related qualification and training • Experience in ecology or biodiversity projects • Experience training and managing people • Experience designing wind projects and user of specific industry wind and solar software If you would like to apply for the role, please contact John and apply with a CV at -
28/03/2024
Full time
Senior Development Manager Job title: Senior Development Manager Report to: Managing Director Salary: Dependent on experience Department: Development Location: Hybrid but southwest based, ideally in Bristol or Bath area. Responsible for: To be discussed as potentially overseeing others within development project team from time to time Purpose and objectives of the role This role is critical in supporting our clients in the delivery of community scale (1MW-20MW) ground mount solar and wind turbine projects. The candidate will have experience in the development of similar scale renewable energy projects, including specific experience in wind development. Our clients are based across the Southwest of England and Wales and frequent travel will be essential. We work with a mix of Commercial and Community organisations to support the UKs transition to Net Zero and this role will include community energy development projects. Main duties and responsibilities Coordinating all aspects of the project development, drawing in relevant external support and experts when necessary. Supporting the existing team to bring on new sites into the project pipeline Supporting training and managing others within the team where relevant Updating financial models for potential sites and liaising with our community energy clients. Meeting with landowners and other representatives to facilitate the negotiation and progression of terms. Managing the Planning Application process Procurement and coordination of necessary contractors Support the project management process during delivery where necessary Minimum requirements • UK drivers' licence • Permission to work in the UK. • Experience developing 1MW+ wind projects successfully • Minimum 5 years renewable energy development experience • Experience working with and engaging community stakeholders • Solid understanding of the planning process • Solid presentation, written and numeracy skills and comfortable using software packages and excel Desirable requirements • Experience in community energy project development • Examples of successful wind projects • Renewable energy, electrical or engineering related qualification and training • Experience in ecology or biodiversity projects • Experience training and managing people • Experience designing wind projects and user of specific industry wind and solar software If you would like to apply for the role, please contact John and apply with a CV at -
Job title: Senior Commercial Finance Manager (Energy Transition) Type: Contract: 12-18 month Location: Near Reading Station (Hybrid working) Competitive salary/daily rate MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. The Role works alongside senior stakeholders in MBNL, BT and H3G across Finance, Commercial, Property & Legal teams. Being the finance Lead for an area that is being revolutionised through deployment activity. The Finance Lead will manage external partners through the fast paced and changing business environment on behalf of shareholders with competing priorities. The Finance Lead will be responsible to hold suppliers, internal stakeholders and shareholders to account as well as still prioritising, manage workloads and undertake ad hoc tasks with tight deadlines, What you will do: Act as Finance Lead, Business Partner, and accountable owner for following Main Areas on behalf of Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director Finance Lead on RFPs/Procurement activities for Energy Management Contracts Transition of outsourced Finance and accounting processes successfully from current Energy Provider(s) to the new Supplier(s) in line with underlying commercial arrangements and internal processes Influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders including outsourced partners and shareholders to get the best outcome Keep all stakeholders abreast of the impacts on the budgets and forecasts through robust financial modelling and business cases Identify and articulate the impacts on existing processes and put solutions in place Leading on Budget conversations to ensure appropriate funding is in place Robustly challenging business activities to ensure best value for money Enforcing appropriate governance, controls and financial management of all processes Support the Site Running Financial and Operational teams to ensure costs are correctly apportioned to each Shareholder in line with their Power Purchasing Strategies Drive MBNL outsourced suppliers to deliver the services required to manage individual Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies Forecast future shareholder specific consumption requirements and provide impact assessments. Quantify risks to MBNL budget and Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies from changes in energy profiles and price movement and provide recommendations. The ideal candidate: Professional qualification: CIMA/ACA/ACCA Demonstrable Financial Management, Planning & Analysis experience Excellent understanding of the energy market including energy management and power strategies. Proven record of Commercial and Procurement activities High degree of Commercial Acumen Process Improvements Financial/Datamodelling & Business Cases A proven track record of bringing the outside in to your organisation and using this to drive improvements. To apply for this position, please send your CV to (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
27/03/2024
Project-based
Job title: Senior Commercial Finance Manager (Energy Transition) Type: Contract: 12-18 month Location: Near Reading Station (Hybrid working) Competitive salary/daily rate MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. The Role works alongside senior stakeholders in MBNL, BT and H3G across Finance, Commercial, Property & Legal teams. Being the finance Lead for an area that is being revolutionised through deployment activity. The Finance Lead will manage external partners through the fast paced and changing business environment on behalf of shareholders with competing priorities. The Finance Lead will be responsible to hold suppliers, internal stakeholders and shareholders to account as well as still prioritising, manage workloads and undertake ad hoc tasks with tight deadlines, What you will do: Act as Finance Lead, Business Partner, and accountable owner for following Main Areas on behalf of Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director Finance Lead on RFPs/Procurement activities for Energy Management Contracts Transition of outsourced Finance and accounting processes successfully from current Energy Provider(s) to the new Supplier(s) in line with underlying commercial arrangements and internal processes Influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders including outsourced partners and shareholders to get the best outcome Keep all stakeholders abreast of the impacts on the budgets and forecasts through robust financial modelling and business cases Identify and articulate the impacts on existing processes and put solutions in place Leading on Budget conversations to ensure appropriate funding is in place Robustly challenging business activities to ensure best value for money Enforcing appropriate governance, controls and financial management of all processes Support the Site Running Financial and Operational teams to ensure costs are correctly apportioned to each Shareholder in line with their Power Purchasing Strategies Drive MBNL outsourced suppliers to deliver the services required to manage individual Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies Forecast future shareholder specific consumption requirements and provide impact assessments. Quantify risks to MBNL budget and Shareholder Power Purchasing Strategies from changes in energy profiles and price movement and provide recommendations. The ideal candidate: Professional qualification: CIMA/ACA/ACCA Demonstrable Financial Management, Planning & Analysis experience Excellent understanding of the energy market including energy management and power strategies. Proven record of Commercial and Procurement activities High degree of Commercial Acumen Process Improvements Financial/Datamodelling & Business Cases A proven track record of bringing the outside in to your organisation and using this to drive improvements. To apply for this position, please send your CV to (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Role- Commercial Analyst Location: London/Nottingham - Hybrid/Flexible working including a 4-day week. What you will do: Develop a deep understanding of the Client data, tools, products, and capabilities Establish a clear segmentation of the energy and wider utilities market based on where these would offer value in solving problems, improve profitability, improve business processes, and assist in compliance with regulations, etc. Develop an understanding of the value of these to all potential customers of Client data and establish a pricing approach, methodology, and policy focused on value-based pricing Build an external network of capable and relevant professionals and academics to ensure continuous learning and relevance Validate the approach with a market competitor analysis and assessment of successful strategies and methodologies and share understanding with the business Test the pricing approach with legal, procurement and the core individuals who understand the Client market and competitive and regulatory landscape Secure acceptance and buy-in to the pricing approach from the SMT (Senior Management Team) and the key commercial stakeholders and ensure traction in all commercial pricing decisions before these are presented to the customer Ensure application of the approach in all pricing decisions and strategies Work with Marketing and Engagement (M&E) enabling effective communication of complex to customers in a way that encourages sales Contribute to the annual business strategy and plan ensuring optimised value-based pricing forms a core component of revenue and profitability growth and optimisation Working effectively as a finance team member in the commercial teams being accepted as an integral part of their ability to deliver Your typical week might be: Market and product research. Supporting/working with sales teams in developing pricing proposals. Engaging with SMT/CDO/Head of Business Development/FD on pricing strategies and approaches to optimising revenue and profit. External networking building pricing-related contacts and understanding. Building pricing models and proposals. Sharing knowledge and building an understanding of the role and importance of value-based pricing.
27/03/2024
Full time
Role- Commercial Analyst Location: London/Nottingham - Hybrid/Flexible working including a 4-day week. What you will do: Develop a deep understanding of the Client data, tools, products, and capabilities Establish a clear segmentation of the energy and wider utilities market based on where these would offer value in solving problems, improve profitability, improve business processes, and assist in compliance with regulations, etc. Develop an understanding of the value of these to all potential customers of Client data and establish a pricing approach, methodology, and policy focused on value-based pricing Build an external network of capable and relevant professionals and academics to ensure continuous learning and relevance Validate the approach with a market competitor analysis and assessment of successful strategies and methodologies and share understanding with the business Test the pricing approach with legal, procurement and the core individuals who understand the Client market and competitive and regulatory landscape Secure acceptance and buy-in to the pricing approach from the SMT (Senior Management Team) and the key commercial stakeholders and ensure traction in all commercial pricing decisions before these are presented to the customer Ensure application of the approach in all pricing decisions and strategies Work with Marketing and Engagement (M&E) enabling effective communication of complex to customers in a way that encourages sales Contribute to the annual business strategy and plan ensuring optimised value-based pricing forms a core component of revenue and profitability growth and optimisation Working effectively as a finance team member in the commercial teams being accepted as an integral part of their ability to deliver Your typical week might be: Market and product research. Supporting/working with sales teams in developing pricing proposals. Engaging with SMT/CDO/Head of Business Development/FD on pricing strategies and approaches to optimising revenue and profit. External networking building pricing-related contacts and understanding. Building pricing models and proposals. Sharing knowledge and building an understanding of the role and importance of value-based pricing.
Quality Engineer Coventry Full time Permanent Role Our client, a world-leading automotive engineering and manufacturing company based in Coventry, is looking to hire a Quality Engineer on a Full time permanent basis. This role presents an excellent opportunity to join the quality team of an innovative industry leader, which is equipped with state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and processes. As the Quality Engineer, your core objective will be to ensure effective quality control throughout the manufacturing operations. Key duties and responsibilities include: Developing and implementing inspection plans, procedures, performance standards, and control methodologies to adhere to internal quality guidelines and industry regulations Conducting risk-based thinking assessments on operational processes to determine quality assurance requirements Performing process capability and analytical studies to identify areas for defect reduction and quality improvement Working closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, and suppliers to drive quality culture throughout the supply chain ecosystem Capturing, monitoring, and analysing quality data to identify trends and deviations from set targets Driving continuous improvement projects by employing methods like 8D problem-solving and Six Sigma Creating management reports and dashboards that communicate key quality metrics to senior leadership Staying current with advancements in quality engineering disciplines, inspection technologies, automation solutions etc. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working within quality-focused manufacturing operations, preferably in the automotive industry. You should also demonstrate sharp analytical abilities, communication skills, leadership qualities and a passion for devising quality assurance strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on an important quality role within a pioneering mobility manufacturer. If you meet the above profile and are keen to apply, please send your CV to (see below)
26/03/2024
Full time
Quality Engineer Coventry Full time Permanent Role Our client, a world-leading automotive engineering and manufacturing company based in Coventry, is looking to hire a Quality Engineer on a Full time permanent basis. This role presents an excellent opportunity to join the quality team of an innovative industry leader, which is equipped with state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and processes. As the Quality Engineer, your core objective will be to ensure effective quality control throughout the manufacturing operations. Key duties and responsibilities include: Developing and implementing inspection plans, procedures, performance standards, and control methodologies to adhere to internal quality guidelines and industry regulations Conducting risk-based thinking assessments on operational processes to determine quality assurance requirements Performing process capability and analytical studies to identify areas for defect reduction and quality improvement Working closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, and suppliers to drive quality culture throughout the supply chain ecosystem Capturing, monitoring, and analysing quality data to identify trends and deviations from set targets Driving continuous improvement projects by employing methods like 8D problem-solving and Six Sigma Creating management reports and dashboards that communicate key quality metrics to senior leadership Staying current with advancements in quality engineering disciplines, inspection technologies, automation solutions etc. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working within quality-focused manufacturing operations, preferably in the automotive industry. You should also demonstrate sharp analytical abilities, communication skills, leadership qualities and a passion for devising quality assurance strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on an important quality role within a pioneering mobility manufacturer. If you meet the above profile and are keen to apply, please send your CV to (see below)