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Amec Foster Wheeler Principal Wind Energy Expert in Hamburg, Germany
Owing to continued growth and high demand for its services, Wood's Clean Energy business is now seeking to recruit a Principal Wind Energy Expert to join our expanding group based in Hamburg.
Responsibilities:
Lead diverse technical advisory assignments for wind energy projects (incl. for example technical due diligence for project finance or investment, construction monitoring)
Review and analyse wind farm projects in development, construction or operation. This will include for example review of technical aspects of construction and operation contracts, project cost estimates and project programme
Preparation of technical specifications, bid evaluation, negotiation with suppliers, design review, site supervision and quality control
Lead and manage multi-disciplinary project teams
Reporting on projects internally and to clients
Providing technical and general support to clients and internally to other business units
Continuously monitoring work to ensure QSE compliance
Conducting project site visits in Germany and Europe
Essential Criteria:
A relevant engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, civil engineering) or industrial engineer) or similar qualification
Appropriate postgraduate experience and proven track record in the wind energy industry
Experience in onshore wind energy projects
Relevant working experience in the onshore wind industry
Prior experience in successful management of due diligence projects for onshore wind farms is a benefit
The ability to produce and review high quality reports to predefined deadlines
The role is client facing and so the candidate must be a confident communicator with smart appearance
A flexible and proactive approach to work
Attention to detail, reliability and good organisational skills are paramount
Driving licence valid for use in Europe
Skilled in MS Office incl. good MS Excel skills
Fully fluent in German and English language
Desirable Criteria:
Experience in onshore wind energy projects in Germany or abroad
Experience of high value contract management
Knowledge of project management techniques including program/cost/risk management
Project management qualifications
Willingness to travel in Europe
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 45,000 people. www.woodplc.com
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Requisition ID: 2020-80753
Name: Staff / Permanent
External Company Name: Wood Plc
External Company URL: http://www.woodplc.com/