Project Manager - Heating & Renewables

Location: Scotland (Field Based)

The OVO Group’s purpose is to drive progress towards net zero carbon living. To reach Plan Zero, we need everyone to come together - not just as customers buying energy, but as members with a common goal. As part of this ambitious plan, our goal is to become the ‘Leading Employer in the UK’ by 2030. If you think you could be the talent we’re looking for, then come and join the adventure!

Where in the world of OVO will I be working?

This role sits within SSE Energy Services. We’re part of OVO Group, a family of brands on a mission to drive progress towards zero carbon living.

We’re proud to supply energy to millions of homes in the UK. We even offer broadband, boiler and heating cover. Bringing life’s essentials to all corners of the country.

We’re here to keep the UK running, street by street, home by home. Doing our bit to make everyday life easier. Being here for people when they need us most. And making sure every home works brilliantly, no matter what it takes.

But bringing people exceptional service and clever ways to save money, isn’t easy. We need the brightest brains and the best kind of people to help us.

What will I be doing?

The position sits within operations, providing technical support to determine the suitability of potential supply chain partners in regards to their safe working practices for the safe installation of Central heating systems, renewable and/or Gas.

Key responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating sound technical knowledge of First time Central Heating systems Renewables and/or gas, to support selection and on-site auditing of PC processes when installing Renewable and/or Gas Heating appliances.
• Ensuring projects are delivered to the highest SHE standards, above set benchmarks and aligned with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Keeping up to date with all relevant regulations in order to advise and maintain compliance (Electrical, Gas Regulations, Building Regulations)
• Providing inspirational leadership to your team and the wider supply chain
• Delivering projects to achieve the required quality, on time and within budget
• Ensure all ES project documentation is complete, compliant and appropriately stored
• Supporting the development of in-house Principal Contractor capability.
• Submitting accurate/timely project status reports on the agreed suite of reporting templates
• Understanding and react to compliance. Ensure PAS2030 and/or MCS compliance on allocated projects and undertake stage installer partner audits
• Managing site issues and any customer complaints within agreed SLAs or internal KPIs
• Working collaboratively with the Business Assurance Team to ensure the resolution of all Technical Monitoring Fails within set timescales
• Completing site measures as necessary, manage the variation process and validate all subcontractor valuations

Is this the job for me?

Ideally you will have:

• Strong Technical knowledge of domestic First-time central heating systems Renewable and/or Gas.
• An understanding of government obligation – Renewable heating Incentive and ECO.
• A demonstrable understanding of all ES business areas, domestic retrofit Heating, Renewables and Insulation.
• A strong understanding of the business needs that drive your team’s activities.
• A high-level understanding of your team’s area(s) of responsibility and how they contribute towards the Groups goals.

Desirable but not essential qualifications:

• Current ASHP Approved installer course (Mitsubishi Ecodan or equivalent) and/or Gas Safe Registration
• Site Managers Safety – SMSTS
• Construction Skills Certificate Scheme – CSCS
• APM / PRINCE2 or similar
• Computer literate with proficiency of MS Word, MS Excel, MSP (Project Software)
• Basic experience & knowledge of JCT / NEC Form of Contracts
• Full clean driving license is essential as travel within the UK will form part of the role

From us you’ll get*

• 4% of your salary to spend on flexible lifestyle benefits
• 5% matched employer contribution to your pension
• 25 days holiday + 1 for your birthday
• Flexible working hours
• And many more...

(*) Please note that certain benefits kick-in once you have passed probation which can be up to 6 months after your start date.

We want the best people

At OVO, we empower our people to have choice around where and when they work - flexible working arrangements can be discussed for all of our roles. Please speak to the Talent Acquisition team for more info.

We’re keen to meet people with varied backgrounds - our view is the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We want to build teams which represent a variety of experiences, perspectives and skills, and we recognise talent on the basis of merit and potential.

We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. If you're excited about joining us and think you have much of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure… we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more about working in the OVO family of companies on our careers page and Glassdoor. We’re also delighted to have received a Top Employers certificate in 2018, 2019 and 2020!