Commercial Project Manager

 We are Uniper and we are building. Our energy asset projects are everywhere and we are developing our project execution capabilities. We are seeking a Commercial Project Manager for execution of Energy Asset Projects. You will be responsible for all commercial elements of the project, using your experience to drive successful contract delivery. This is a key role on every project, but is particularly important for high-profile and high-value energy Asset Projects. Would you like to join us?   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

The role holder will need to be flexible, adaptable, self-assured and convincing in their knowledge and approach. You will:

• coordinate all commercial aspects of an Energy Asset Project.
• be functionally responsible for execution of all commercial aspects, especially contractual relationships with and administration of major contractors.
• negotiate with suppliers and contractors to meet the project objectives.
• understand the claims management process and know when to access specialist procurement, legal and claims management support.
• work in a multi-national environment with all levels of staff.
• work with the Project Management Office and, depending on the scale of the project, support the Project Controller and Risk Manager activities, or manage those that do.
• make contractually binding commitments of significant financial sums, often on short time-scales and under pressurised circumstances.
• be resilient, willing and able to defend financial positions, whether positive or negative, to all relevant stakeholders.
• operate in ambiguous situations, where fine judgements are required with possible longer term and legal implications.
• manage the commercial aspects of several projects simultaneously, working from a mix of locations in accordance with project demands.
• take budgetary responsibility for authorisation of sufficient funds to deliver Asset Projects and for ensuring construction projects are kept within those authorised thresholds.
• be responsible for managing appropriate change control mechanisms to ensure all expenditure remains compliant with Uniper financial policy.
• take responsibility for cost calculation, forecasting and cost reporting on Asset Projects, drawing on relevant resources from across the business for support.

Your profile

Essential

• Academic qualification in a technical subject and / or an MBA and / or demonstrable qualification by experience.
• Significant experience in the commercial environment supporting complex technical works and projects.
• Experienced in running competitive procurement processes for Energy Asset products and services.
• Contractor negotiation and management expertise.
• Demonstrable track record of credible relationships developed with technical, financial, procurement and legal colleagues.
• Experience and understanding of project management skills, processes and activities.
• Practical commercial project risk management.
• Profound understanding of complex technical, economic and contractual relations on Asset Projects, including contracting types.
• Strong and willing communicator, who is convincing and assertive.
• Application of learning for continuous improvement, both within and between projects.
• Diversity Management: embraces challenge and opportunities to enhance outcomes by evaluating situations from different perspectives, leverages cultural differences.
• Fluent in English.

Desirable:

• Project management qualification.
• Knowledge and awareness of different energy technologies, including fossil, renewables and novel technologies.
• International energy projects experience.
• Second language.

Your qualities

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, Health Care Cash plan or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager

dominic.lindsey@uniper.energy

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.