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Elgin Values Core behavioural responsibilities for all employees Agility We Lead with Agility Integrity We Act with Integrity Excellence We Empower Excellence Integration of our three core values into our employment processes and frameworks allows Elgin to recognise and respect individual employees for their personal contributions to their roles, their colleagues, stakeholders, and ultimately to the renewable energy sector. We see sustainability as every employee’s responsibility and weaving sustainable practices into our values is paramount to the culture we seek to create. Job Description In this role you will assist with the procurement of construction services for Elgin Energy’s project pipeline. This is a newly created opportunity with Elgin Energy as we are growing Elgin Construction Management (“ECM”) services team. You will engage with supply chain during procurement process and liaise with Construction team for EPC services and Grid team for ICP services. You will co-ordinate with wider project delivery team to support the development and delivery of Elgin Energy’s project pipeline to energisation by providing assistance throughout the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. You will have the opportunity to support and influence the development and growth of the wider project delivery team. To be successful in the role, you will have knowledge of renewable energy contract structures and supply chain, detailed knowledge of the components required for the AC and DC electrical design of solar PV plants, energy storage and grid connection methodologies and knowledge of Construction, Health & Safety and Grid Code standards and legislation with respect to electrical systems. What you will do: Develop the procurement plan and contracting strategy for the projects. Manage subsequent tendering process: develop tender documentation; review contractor proposals in conjunction with the wider Elgin team; elaborate evaluation reports; assist during contract negotiation. Support contract implementation during construction in coordination with PMs and the wider ECM team to ensure projects are delivered in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Support financial modelling optimisation with technical and commercial inputs including capex and opex forecasting. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with contractors and suppliers, including regular commercial updates and technical workshops. Stay abreast of latest technical industry developments and elaborate roadmaps of next generation technologies; provide internal updates to ensure these are factored in at the preliminary design stage. Track commercial trends and provide internal guidance and updates. Produce regular reports on supply chain developments. Undertake site visits where required. Your profile Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Energy Engineering or related discipline. 4/5+ years’ experience working in renewable energy. Track record in the procurement of construction services and/or equipment for renewable projects: utility-scale Solar PV, BESS and grid connection infrastructures preferred. Experience in negotiating infrastructure construction and supply equipment contracts preferred. Proficient in communication, resource management and the use of software, particularly Microsoft Office suite. Proactive and self-motivated attitude with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Excellent organization skills and high attention to detail. Valid driver's license for UK & Ireland. About us Elgin Energy is a full-service, utility scale, solar+storage platform bringing projects from origination through to energisation. Elgin is active across the project lifecycle from project origination through to construction management and operational asset management. The company has over 12GW of solar and storage projects across our three key markets of the UK, Australia, and Ireland. As of 2022, Elgin Energy agreed to sell the UK’s largest solar PV transaction to date consisting of a portfolio of 12 projects with a combined capacity of 519MW of projects including 70MW of collocated energy storage capacity to Scottish Power Renewables (UK) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of global utility Iberdrola Group. In 2021, Elgin Energy secured financing with Berenberg Green Energy Fund for the development of solar PV projects totalling 1.36GW in the UK and Ireland and also raised £25 million via Focus Capital Partners to fund its growth strategy across its core markets. In 2020, the company partnered, in separate transactions, with both Foresight Group and Metka-EGN in relation to two portfolios to deliver a total of 276MW of UK solar development projects and was successful with two Irish solar projects in Ireland’s first solar auction, RESS-1 – Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS). In addition to the above, Elgin Energy delivered 21 solar projects, totalling 230MW, before the UK Government’s Renewables Obligation (ROCs) scheme ended in 2017. Elgin Energy works with long-term strategic partners to deliver projects to the energization and provides asset management services through their operational life. The company has expanded internationally over the last 14 years with a professional team of engineers, accountants, and lawyers located in its London, Dublin, and Sydney offices. Elgin has a 98% success rate through planning across all its markets. #LI-Hybrid