Senior Technical Manager ( IPP / Solar / BESS / Utility / Project Management ) - Cape Town, South Africa
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Training
- Full-time
- Project Development
- Assist the Development and commercial team with technical assumptions.
- Lead on initiatives to identify suitable areas for greenfield development.
- Project Structuring and Financial Close:
- Lead the technical process for structuring and taking projects through to financial close.
- Review and finalize PPA, EPC, O&M, and Asset Management contracts from a technical standpoint.
- Lead point of contact with EPC, O&M, LTA and deal team.
- Ensure technical compliance with the PPA, Grid Code, and project-specific requirements.
- Technical Oversight & Compliance:
- Working with the Owner’s Engineer, ensure compliance with technical standards and contractual obligations during construction, including equipment procurement and timelines, are aligned with project objectives.
- Working with the Owner’s Engineer, oversee detailed design and ensure all technical parameters are incorporated.
- Manage contractor and supplier alignment on technical aspects, timelines, and grid connection requirements.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Serve as the Internal Owner’s Engineer, representing company interests across all technical engagements with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with subcontractors and manage design change requests.
- Oversee site visits to ensure construction quality aligns with the design.
- Manage commissioning processes and ensure utility compliance.
- Develop sound relationships with key project OEMs, vendors, developers, service providers, consultants, etc
- Contract and Performance Management:
- Assist with permits, licenses, and contract evaluations, providing technical inputs to EPC reviews and spare parts specifications.
- Ensure contracts with EPC and O&M providers reflect the highest standards and that duties of care are maintained.
- Manage technical inputs to contract negotiations, focusing on performance guarantees and warranties.
- Execution & Delivery:
- Provide technical inputs for project reports and assist with lender and technical advisor clarifications.
- Support site teams during construction, commissioning, and testing, ensuring that design and construction meet required standards.
- Oversee the commissioning phase, working with the Site Commissioning Manager to manage testing and ensure grid compliance.
- Ensure the timely handover of technical deliverables, facilitating project close-out
- Relevant Engineering degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical.
- Masters and/or Project Management certification wlill be advantageous.
- 10 Years of experience with 3-5 years in a senior capacity.
- Strong experience in EPC, O&M, and Grid Connection.
- Proven experience in Technical Risk Management, especially during Financial Close and Execution.