Deputy Project Manager

My client are seeking a dedicated and detail-orientated Deputy Project Manager to join their well-respected Construction Team. The Deputy Project Manager is a pivotal role and is ideal for individuals seeking to transition towards administrative project management, whilst still being site based. �

The Deputy Project Manager is the on-site representative for the Project Manager, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication across the site. This is a highly varied, site-based role working closely with the Site Manager; to provide oversight of daily site activities, ensuring compliance with project plans and timelines; whilst representing the Voltalia priorities, ethics and standards as Principal Contractor. The role requires desk-based functions including processing invoices and managing payments as well as supporting the site team to maintain accurate records and documentation for all site activities, safety regulations and quality standards.�

Tasks and Responsibilities

� Monitor and support the management of the project and site activities

� Attend and document meetings, including minutes and actions

� Direct the technical and administrative project teams.

� Manage changes to scope, cost, and schedule of the project work

� Coordinate priorities and resources

� Prepare and update project plans and status reports

� Coordinate cross-functional meetings related to project

� Facilitate sessions to resolve issues quickly and effectively

� Share and implement lessons learnt

� Participate in project performance review meetings and discussions

� Update and maintain project program

� Assist with preparing and evaluating tenders

� Assist in preparing project management documentation and reports� including project management, plans, risk registers, cost control documents, project reports etc.

� Document control

� Assisting with the handover processes and activities

� Interface with project team members

� Generally assisting with contract

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Qualifications�

� Minimum 3-5 years of construction experience; with experience of Utility Scale Solar�

� Proven ability to manage teams, coordinate subcontractors, and oversee site operations.

� Degree in construction management, Engineering or a related field (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) �

� Knowledge of Project controls (cost controls, contract management and scheduling)

� Experience with financial administration, including tracking invoice payments and budget management.

� Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with industry standards, safety regulations, electrical safety and compliance requirements specific to solar projects (utility scale projects)

� HSE & Quality Management - Compliance with Voltalia policies and procedures. Implement lessons learned system.

�� Strong communication skills

�� High degree of flexibility and adaptability to a changing environment

� Ability to transition from practical, hands-on roles to administrative and managerial responsibilities.

� Creative problem solving for critical projects/ crisis situations

� Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and negotiate successful solutions

� Ability to work in a complex matrix organization

� Resilient and solutions focused attitude.

��Autonomous worker and team player