Senior Construction Manager

The Senior Construction Manager is an experienced member of a flexible central Construction Team that sets standards, supports Cubico’s global development and construction teams, and independently advises senior management. This role will focus on evaluating risks and mitigations during development and acquisition; preparing projects for construction; ensuring structures and governance procedures are followed; and providing guidance and support during construction and handover to operations.

The ideal profile will be open and outward-looking by nature. They are self-motivated, with well-rounded interpersonal skills and adept at working in different cultures. The successful individual will be happy working in a flat, flexible team able to support regional and central offices as required and are internationally mobile.

An engineering / technical background is required, at least as important is the ability to understand the commercial drivers of their actions, to have a customer-service oriented approach and an ability to coach / develop others.

It will be important to have extensive experience in the planning, contracting and delivery of utility scale renewable energy projects. An awareness of project finance principles will be advantageous.

Location : United Kingdom (London) or Spain (Madrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to the central construction team and local construction project directors;

Lead by example on safety and act as a role model to contractors, project teams and the wider business

Work closely with local teams to provide hands-on support throughout the development, pre-construction and construction phases, to :

Successfully deliver construction projects on time and budget

Ensure that construction projects achieve quality targets and can accomplish their long-term performance goals.

Proactively identify, manage and mitigate construction related risks.

Manage key stakeholder and contractor relationships.

Resolve construction related challenges and contractor claims.

Identify and capture valuation upsides, e.g., through cost savings, early revenues and optimisation of contingency spend.

Directly conduct project development and construction management activities where required.

Promote and ensure proper project hand-over from previous stages as well as reception of projects to construction stage

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Degree-level qualification in engineering with notable relevant experience

Successful experience in constructing renewable energy projects, either as owner, EPC contractor, or investor. Experience in BESS projects is advantageous.

Proven track record in construction management and executing projects through third-party contracts. Good understanding of engineering and design processes.

Extensive experience in solving complex technical and commercial challenges in renewable energy projects.

Strong commercial and contractual skills with the ability to negotiate and manage contractual frameworks in utility-scale renewable projects.

Knowledge of project finance documents related to renewable energy project construction.

Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practices.

Proactive, diligent, and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical issues to senior stakeholders. Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Cubico, established in 2015 and headquartered in London, is a leading renewable energy investor with a portfolio of around 12 GW across multiple countries and technologies. The company values diversity, respect, integrity, value creation, and excellence, and encourages applications from under-represented groups to foster an inclusive environment.

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