Dylan Church

Dylan Church

Consultant - Commercial

Dylan Church joined LSP Renewables in 2021 undertaking our apprenticeship in Recruitment Resourcing. After finishing his apprenticeship, Dylan is now focusing on all areas of Procurement Commercial Management across the renewable energy industry. This will include but is not limited to the following; Contract/Claims, Commercial, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Quantity Surveyor and Supply Chain Management.

Dylan Jobs

Carbon Capture

Public Funding & Compliance Manager

Texas, United States

Our client is looking for a Public Funding & Compliance Manager to join their team. Key Responsibilities The role involves the effective acquisition and meticulous management of public funding, which are vital for the company and the success of the entire direct air carbon capture (DAC) industry.The Public Funding and Compliance Manager will secure significant public funding sources, ensure full compliance with all grant requirements, and manage the execution of funded projects to drive our mission forward. You manage public funding programs for current projects in the North American market. You coordinate and draft subsidy and grant applications for the North American market. You ensure compliance with awarded grants for projects in the North American market. You work closely with internal teams, including legal, finance, compliance, and project management, to ensure all grant activities comply with federal regulations and specific grant conditions. You interface with external parties, such as government agencies, auditors, and prime contractors, to manage compliance requirements, facilitate audits, and address any compliance issues promptly. Requirements You have a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, finance, environmental science, engineering, or a related field. You bring a minimum of 5 years of explicit public funding experience, either in raising or granting public funding paired with knowledge of federal regulations such as 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and other relevant compliance requirements. You bring a network of contacts in relevant public funding providers in North America. You gained a deep understanding of federal funding mechanisms, government policies, statutes, and regulations through either successfully acquiring public funding on the corporate side or orchestrating the provision of public funding to recipients. You have the ability to plan, execute, and oversee grant-funded projects and coordinate cross-functional teams. You have a demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, identify potential issues, and implement solutions proactively. You are willing to travel up to 20%.

Subsea

Senior Purchaser

Oslo, Norway

Our client is looking for a Senior Purchaser with extensive experience with indirect category management, supplier management, strategic procurement and with applied, strong negotiation skills, to join their Equipment, Supplies and Services Purchasing team which is a diverse and multicultural team with team members in Norway, France, Belgium and the US. The team is responsible for managing and coordinating all purchasing related activities respecting company purchasing procedures throughout the Source to Pay process. Key Responsibilities Support with the indirect scope on all purchasing related tasks, answering to and coordinating the purchasing processes based on your stakeholders’ needsPrepare offer evaluations and assist with business cases, to be presented and discussed with relevant work groups and internal sponsorsDuring category strategy preparation and execution, ensure high quality delivery, diligent preparation and spend analysis, by close follow up with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contracts and deliverables.Ensure good cross-functional communication; establish and maintain Procurement Plans according to company standards; provide necessary inputs to the monthly reportingBe an active and visible contributor in the indirect administration, aiming to satisfy internal and external customersYou may also participate in developing efficiencies and take part in technical improvements relevant to our departmentYou boost your impact by actively promoting Quality and implementing best practicesRequirementsBachelor degree within relevant fields5 years of relevant procurement and purchasing experienceIn this role the likelihood of succeeding will increase if you are proactive and eager to learn and improveBeing able to communicate effectively and having strong collaboration skills is of upmost importanceFluent in English, – oral and written, Norwegian is a plus

Solar

Quantity Surveyor

Liverpool, Merseyside, North West, England

Our client is looking for a quantity surveyor, who will manage all elements of renewable energy costs in relation to wind, solar and BESS, from the initial calculations to the final figures. This role will be highly critical in ensuring the financial success of our client's construction projects. As a vital team member, the successful candidate will work closely with project developers, ICPs and EPCs architects, engineers, contractors and other professionals to manage the project costs and ensure it is completed within the programme and budget. The Quantity Surveyor is essential to the venture’s success by providing expert advice on cost management, contract negotiation and procurement. Expertise will be crucial in ensuring that construction projects are profitable and financially sustainable. Objectives Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents. Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best prices and terms. Managing project budgets, including forecasting and monitoring costs. Maintaining accurate records and documentation of all project-related costs and financial transactions. Provide expert advice on procurement, risk management and cost-saving measures. Key Responsibilities Understanding the client requirements and preparing work packages as required. Preparing BoQ (bill of quantities) from design drawings and specifications. Identifying gaps between BoQ and drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract and address any anomolies. Monitor and control costs throughout the project, identifying cost-saving opportunities. Participation in the pre-tendering activities with client and project managers, including the prequalification and tendering process. Manage the valuation of work done and handle claims and variations. Preparing interim and final valuations, variations and claims of the construction site. Conduct feasibility studies and value engineering exercises. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise project outcomes and achieve value for money. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, construction management or a related field. 5+ years of experience in quantity surveying or cost consulting, preferably in the renewable energy industry. Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards. Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques. Familiarity with contract administration and legal aspects of construction projects. Understanding general contracting, design-build, package contracting. Experience working with AutoCAD and validating quantities from the given drawings. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with extraordinary negotiation abilities. Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying. Preferred skills and qualifications Professional membership or certification in quantity surveying or construction management. Experience working on various construction projects, including solar, BESS, wind and electrical services. Knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental standards. Experience with building information modelling (BIM) and quantity takeoff software. Familiarity with contract law and construction contracts. Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Strong project management skills and ability to work under pressure.

Storage

Commercial & Contracts Manager

Greater London, South East, England

Our client is looking for a Commercial & Contracts Manager, this role involves working closely with the development team, the delivery team and the investment management team. Reporting to the Director of Procurement & Contracting, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading all supply chain and construction contracting activities within the EMEA region to ensure the business can deliver on its objectives to develop and build out a significant BESS portfolio in EMEA . The Commercial & Contracts Manager will be part of a wider project team to scope packages of work, run commercial tenders and seek and negotiate new partnerships across the project lifecycle for the whole pipeline of projects in EMEA. ResponsibilitiesDetermining the right construction contracting and procurement strategy, leading on the engagement and negotiation with external suppliers and project partners to ensure the project goals are metEnsuring all construction contracts achieve maximum commercial value for the project whilst meeting strict bankability requirements to ensure an optimised capital re-cycling programme can be achieved, Leading tender processes for EPC/ BESS/ BOP work packages and evaluating responses; ensuring technical and financial capabilities and credit reviews are consideredLeading supply chain liaison efforts in EMEA for our existing relationships and developing any necessary new partnerships with suppliers Leading construction negotiations with EPC/BESS/BOP suppliers (agreeing full contracts from Heads of Terms through to finalised contracts and schedules, including reviewing engineering requirements and warranty terms) and generally driving the projects towards financial commitment by securing a suite of comprehensive construction contracts that deliver long term value for the asset Leading the negotiation and execution of service and maintenance agreements; ensuring the company is protected and terms are fully bankable. These contracts need to be delivered at financial close (NTP) of the project Rigorously controlling the timeline to complete construction contracts and liaising with the wider projects and delivery team to ensure NTP and COD timeframes are aligned; this may require Limited Notice To Proceed / Early Works Agreements which you will be fully responsible for negotiating and executing Liaising with the Global Procurement / Contracts team to ensure global alignment on key construction contractual terms; particularly across liquidated damages and warranties Liaising with the BESS technology team to ensure global alignment on technology trends Liaising with the investment management team to undertake gaps analysis, security package assessment, respond to project finance queries regarding the treatment of risks in the contracting suite ahead of financial close Co-ordination and budget management for use of external suppliers e.g external legal counsel Provide contract management and administration advice and support to the delivery team during the construction phase ensuring projects are executed in accordance with the contract and helping the projects to achieve their stated goals (HSE, budget, programme, quality). This will include advising on any variations, contract amendments, processing securities, management of claims and disputes etc. and providing updates on the status of claims to project financiers and the management and board. Supporting the wider team with all construction contract related tasks required to progress BESS development activities; including (but not limited to)due diligence processes for project financing; strict timeline management of the construction contracting programme which is fed through to the team to ensure alignment of delivery; budget clarity on both near final contracts and early stage quotes; liquidated damages review alongside any revenue offtake requirements; any BESS warranty cycling restrictions alongside revenue offtake agreements; and noise restrictions of the planning permission aligning with BESS product Requirements You will bring extended expertise and professional experience in construction contract development and negotiations on long-term infrastructure projects, preferably gained in an international context in the energy sector (BESS experience preferable, not essential). You will have extensive experience in both construction and operational debt financing of energy projects, and have good detailed understanding of the contractual requirements in order to raise external finance for our projects, as well as a proven track record of delivering contracts to meet these needs. This should include experience in delivering clear due diligence reviews (working alongside an external Technical Advisor) to potential new financiers of construction and operational projects. Your experience in English / Scottish law construction contracts including CDM along with a strong sense of responsibility, self-confident manner, professional communicative skills, and high level of flexibility and ability to cooperate with project partners in a constructive manner will hold you in good stead to be successful in this role.European language skills and experience of delivering contracts in Europe will be highly advantageous to your application.

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