Project Manager Renewables

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Nicholls Boreholes & Ground Source is a multi-award winning business established in 2007, designing and installing industry leading water and renewable heating/cooling systems across the south of England. Starting life as a family-run construction company but over the last 17 years has successfully expanded the fields it operates in, providing drilling, water, heat, consultancy and licensing solutions for individuals, businesses and developers.

Nicholls has installed hundreds of Water Borehole systems and Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) systems since 2007. Our in-house team of highly experienced technical designers, skilled drillers, professional installers and with our state of art equipment have completed over 1,500 projects with over 4,000 boreholes drilled to date for residential and commercial projects. We also offer further support and maintenance from our experienced, qualified, professional Service Department.

Key aspects of the Role:

The GSHP and Water Wells Project Manager role is key to our business by ensuring our customers receive the best possible solution for their needs and highest levels of service. The role involves working closely with customers and coordinating project delivery with our inhouse specialist operational teams; ensuring all our GSHP and Water Borehole installations are systematically managed from Drilling, to installation and service ensuring all systems operate efficiently for the whole of their operating life.

The role requires a motivated and proactive individual with proven PM skills in engineering or construction. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate good organisational and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a team based environment.

Manage client contracts to a defined project scope and have a disciplined approach to project delivery is essential given the complexity of our projects and the various delivery teams involved.

Previous Project Management skills with a technical or mechanical background is essential.

Responsibilities and Objectives

• Oversight and organisation of multiple project
• Manage project closely to an agreed design
• Manage and log project steps, milestones, timelines and status on a daily basis
• Communicate with Clients, in-house teams and contractors in a proactive and timely basis
• Primary Client contact for all project related activities
• Deliver projects on time and to budget
• Create central project file and capture all changes
• Plan and confirm installation dates, and produce schedule of works engage stakeholders
• Carry out project pre-start meetings with Sales/Tech/Design/Drilling/Installs/Clients
• Use CRM () system including logging implementation actions, resources and parts/materials
• Assign key individuals/teams to tasks working closely with the coordinators
• Liaise with all stakeholders re project timelines, changes, extra costs and communicate changes in advance of work taking place
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure invoices are issued and paid on time and update progress and invoicing
• Document materials schedule and purchasing timelines, delivery dates to the respective teams
• Ensure the drilling teams and installation teams are correctly equipped
• Ensure all required permits and licences are in place
• Track planned days vs. actual adjust and communicate
• Oversee all site works including commission and handover to clients
• Gather feedback from clients and staff on completion

General Principles

• Have a plan and plan ahead!
• Quality control - ensure all installations are of a high standard and meet clients expectations
• Ensure Nicholls HSE policies are adhered to in the planning and delivery
• Ensure all drilling and installation works have RAMS and method statements, as required
• Liaise with other Project Managers to ensure rigs and resources are coordinated share the plan
• Ensure drilling rigs are being utilised fully, between WW and GSHP projects
• Escalate any issues to the GM or Technical manager in a timely manner
• Identify in advance resource issues and project challenges and escalate quickly

Our Four Most Important Goals

• Live the Nicholls values Excellence, Teamwork, Professionalism, Pride, Commitment and Fun
• Maintain good Communication with all Teams and Clients. Ensure good team morale
• Be Organised at all times - resources, materials and parts
• Be proactive and plan ahead. Look for ways to improve the business and customers experience

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