Commercial Project Manager

Job title:

Commercial Project Manager

Company:

Nordex

Job description

Do you share our passion of renewable energy for a greener and sustainable future?Here at Nordex we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Our values of Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship, and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world, these are the standards we walk by. Our mission is to offer cutting edge, reliable products, and services, generating value for our customers and stakeholders​ …. All whilst protecting the environment. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with usNordex UK & Ireland project team, headquartered in Manchester, undertakes projects ranging from small contracts (small number of wind turbines where our responsibility is to supply, install and commission the turbines only) to large, turn-key projects where Nordex is responsible for building the entire multi-turbine wind farm. Projects range in value from £5m-£150m.The commercial PM, reporting to the Head of CPM for UK&I, supports the project manager in all commercial aspects of the project, including:

• Tracking the project financial results and forecasting (using SAP and spreadsheets)
• Invoicing and cash management
• Interpreting the contract
• Managing Claims against or from customers, suppliers, with support from contract management and legal.
• Pursuing insurance claims
• Delivering the contract conditions precedent (usually bank guarantees, parent company guarantees and down payments)

LocationThe job will be located in our UK head office in Didsbury, South Manchester. You will expect to undertake some travel throughout the UK and Ireland with occasional visits to Europe (Hamburg).The CandidateWe look for the following in our commercial project managers:

• You will come from a financial controlling, commercial analysis, quantity surveying background or similar.
• The determination, creativity and good humour to work through the inevitable challenges we face in a rapidly growing and changing business & market.
• The ability to work as a team member, and to help us to create a strong, successful, and enjoyable team
• Clear, common-sense communication skills.
• Ability to read contracts and work as part of a team.
• Ability to look at financial data and to relate it to real world situations. Ability to present that data in coherent and clear fashion utilising advanced excel and/or Power Bi software.
• Negotiation skills to avoid or mitigate claims from others and to exploit opportunities as they arise.
• Strong IT skills, especially MS Excel with knowledge of advanced data processing, analysis and presentation is key. Previous experience of SAP and Power Bi is an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to learn quickly.
• The ability to work with different business cultures. In particular, a knowledge of German language and culture is an advantage.

Company BenefitsTime Off 🤸 33 days including bank holidays. After two years continual service you will be entitled to an additional day’s holiday per annum (Maximum 5 days). Plus an extra day off for your birthdayHealth & Wellbeing 🧠 Employee Assistance Programme (offering therapy sessions), Bike2Work Scheme, Paid Eye tests & contribution towards Glasses, Company Sick pay scheme. Private Healthcare available via salary sacrificeVolunteering 🌎 2 paid working days per calendar year to carry out volunteering activities in your local community.Family friendly 👨‍👩‍👦 Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave. Compassionate Leave, and Life Insurance.Memberships 📚 Nordex will reimburse the cost of one annual professional subscription fee to one professional institution relevant to your work.Celebrate🎉 Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15 + years ServiceNordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics and in full compliance with all laws and legislations.ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUPThe manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 35 years. With more than 46 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 30 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 9,600 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide – if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordexWe look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.

Expected salary

Location

Didsbury, Greater Manchester

Job date

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:19:54 GMT

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