PH - Project Manager

Department: Development

Job Location: Philippines

Reporting to: Head of Business Development, Philippines

Company Overview:

A world free of fossil fuels. If you share our vision, then join us on our mission.

This is your opportunity to make a real difference in averting the climate crisis, in an organisation that is at the forefront of the global transition to renewable energy.

Mainstream Renewable Power is a recognised global leader in renewable energy; and the pride we all get from developing, constructing and operating our projects is one reason why we are officially recognised as a Great Place to Work.

Now we are looking for people who can power our progress to a new level. If you want to make a real difference in the world, working with our extraordinary team across six continents, check out our newly created role.

Summary of Role:

Mainstream seeks to appoint a Project Manager in the Philippines to oversee the delivery its projects to fully developed status. This person will primarily be responsible for the company’s first wind project in the country; working closely with the team in Manila and teams in other Mainstream offices. The Project Manager may be called to contribute to other projects once they become included in the project pipeline.

Mainstream’s country office is located in Manila, but the location of this role can be flexible for the right candidate.

What You Will Do:

• Asset delivery for Mainstream’s project/s in the Philippines until construction phase in line with Mainstream’s Global Development Standard.

• Overseeing the progression and consenting of the project which includes the following:

• • The successful delivery of wind farm options and land rights
  • The selection of the most suitable contractors/consultants
  • The supervision of such personnel throughout the environmental and planning process
  • Interaction with the key people responsible for permitting, locally and nationally
  • The interaction with the relevant technical and commercial teams in Mainstream
  • The production of reports and other duties as required

• Communicating key project activities to the regional management team and on occasion to the global asset management team.

• Understand, promote and adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations and policies in undertaking all activities and ensure safe design of the wind farms

• Collaborate closely with other internal teams to support a project’s development and/or investment process.

• Representing Mainstream confidently and knowledgeably to the project stakeholders and to the public.

What We Require:

• A degree in business or engineering from an accredited university/college with a minimum of 5 years work experience in project management
• Very good Project Management skills and a highly organized approach to work.
• Candidates should be capable of managing internal and external resources with ease, taking a lead role at meetings, setting priorities and recording actions
• Ability to use Microsoft software e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook is considered essential
• Ability to use specialist software packages e.g. GIS, AutoCAD, MS Project, SharePoint is an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The candidate must be comfortable writing reports and presenting to management at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills is a key requirement.
• Ability to work a flexible day if required.
• Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team. Can demonstrate a high level of self-motivation.
• Fluency in English and Tagalog is essential

What We Offer:

We offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial organisation, in a growing market in a fast paced industry. You will receive a very competitive total benefits package including an excellent base salary and bonus scheme.