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

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