At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

The general project manager is responsible for the implementation of the project according to the agreed scope, quality, time and cost. Within the scope of their authorities, they have the final decision-making power for projects up to and including 1 Billion Euros.

The tasks of the general project manager are:

• To maintain an on site presence as appropriate to the project (Locations are to be approved but should be expected to be on or near the location of our existing UK portfolio).
• Representing the project both internally and externally, as well as performing the function of the central contact for the client (project owner), the Uniper management, the authorities, the public and other stakeholders in the project.
• Fostering an excellent HSSE culture in accordance with Uniper requirements and leading HSSE culture by example.
• Managing the Project Committee meeting, reporting to the Project Committee and facilitating decision-making.
• Setting and maintaining the vision, mission, goals of the project team to achieve the project targets.
• Ensuring the appropriate application and implementation of the Project Management Framework, Uniper's quality and HSSE management systems, and other related business policies to develop the business case and make all relevant decisions throughout the project duration.
• Managing the overall project in all aspects e.g. scope, business case, quality, technical, time, staffing, HSSE etc..
• Staffing and selection of the project organization in collaboration with line organization, including the procurement of required resources.
• Building a passionate and well-performing cross-functional team with high degree of ownership based on clear project mandate and sustained by open and clear communication channels
• Managing the project management team, enhancing team performance, fostering team building & motivation through effective communication.
• Managing project risks and implementation of mitigating strategies and measures to avoid and minimize risks.
• Directing incident and crisis management within the project. Coordinating with the line organization regarding corporate-wide guidelines on handling crises.
• Assisting in obtaining all required official approvals and permits and ensuring compliance with the permit obligations.
• Managing changes to the project, in particular those that affect scope, business case, time or budget.
• Initiating and promoting project-internal and assisting in cross-project knowledge management and providing lessons-learned documentation during the course of and at the end of the project.
• Ensuring a proper project completion including handover and the Project Close Out Report.

Your profile

• University degree in engineering or science or equivalent experience.
• Broad competence across the energy sectors and extensive experience of project management in a power or gas utility, EPC contractor or comparable company.
• Experience of engineering delivery to a generation/upstream asset based business & relevant technology.
• Proven executive level project management competence and proven success in large projects as General Project Manager.
• International experience: working experience in more than one country and regulatory environment.
• Ability to drive cultural change in international project organizations.
• High assertiveness combined with distinct customer orientation.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; experience in leading and inspiring multi-country teams. Strong identification with Uniper's Vision & the ability to communicate this.
• Executive level relationship management & networking skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen.

Your qualities

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:

• Competitive salary plus car allowance
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension - With up to 12% company contributions
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager

dominic.lindsey@uniper.energy

Please note, any CV's sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV's must be submitted via the online application process only.

Job information

Contract type: Unlimited Working Hours: Full Time Start Date: ASAP Deadline: 30/08/2024 Salary: Competitive Salary, Bonus and Enhanced Benefits.

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.

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