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Sean Chapman

Sean Chapman

Sean Chapman

Associate Consultant - PMO

As an Associate Consultant at LSP Renewables, Sean specialises in introducing market-leading professionals with revolutionary projects within Renewable Energy, across America, Asia, and Europe. His role surrounds the sourcing and resourcing of professionals across the lifecycle of these projects, both Commercially and for the Project Management Office (PMO). Examples of these can include support for areas of Contract Management, Risk Management, Procurement, Document Management, Project Controls and more.

Sean understands the importance of forging strong customer relationships through effective qualification, genuine customer care and on-going support throughout, enabling him to guide them through a journey towards successful solution on a short-term or long-term basis.  In taking on this exciting new challenge within the Renewable Energy sector, Sean successfully undertook the Renewable Construction Academy certification to develop a profound understanding of offshore wind farms and the unique challenge each project can face throughout the lifecycle and the importance each individual plays in successful delivery of these renewable energy systems.

Combining this knowledge with his hands on advanced customer care skills has enabled a seamless and rewarding transition to helping LSP Renewables connect professionals and clients together, for the successful delivery of these projects and to meet the shared goal of meeting the net-zero targets.

 

Sean Jobs

Offshore Wind

Senior Cost Engineer

London, Greater London, South East, England

Our client is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will work as an integral part of a dynamic and highly professional Cost Team supporting large-scale Offshore Wind projects in the UK. Key Responsibilities Be responsible for the development and implementation of an effective and efficient project cost management system for the offshore wind farm projects. Proactively lead the development of processes, procedures, systems and tools in support of the cost management system. Deliver the high-quality cost forecasts for allocated workstreams and related monthly cost forecasting and reporting requirements, in the timely manner. Provide project leaders and shareholders with high quality cost related insights to facilitate decision making processes, including variance analysis and trends. Be responsible for ensuring Cost discipline integration with other key project processes, such as Planning, Risk Management and Management of Change. Be accountable for ensuring that the Cost Tool includes latest budget, commitments, actuals / accruals, AWP&B updates and Trends / Changes, as agreed. Successfully develop the interface with workstream leaders / work package managers and contractors to review and challenge costs and encourage simplification and efficient working. Assist in the review of ITT and bids, and effectively work with M3 Estimator on updating Capex updates and FID sanction estimates. Provide timely, regular and reliable assessments of the VOWD, ensuring that accruals stand up to audit. Effectively manage expenditure tracking and control, ensuring compliance with project WBS and budgets. Identify and quantify actual and potential Forex impacts. Provide valuable input to Cash Calls. Provide hands on support with the contract close out, Financial close / reconciliation, benchmarking and shared learning. Requirements A degree or the equivalent in a relevant subject. You have an excellent understanding and proven track record of Cost Management / Control / Engineering on large infrastructure projects from Development through to Construction. A background in Offshore Wind and Generation focus, is highly desirable. You are a self-motivated individual with a “can-do” attitude and, ideally, bring working experience in international Joint Ventures. You are passionate about offshore wind projects and demonstrate the flexibility and willingness to travel incl. Germany within the scope of project implementation. You can familiarise yourself with new tasks at a short notice, and do take initiative and ownership. Fluency in Business English, German is a plus. And of course, you are a strong engaging and confident team player with good communication and persuasion skills, who enjoys working within intercultural and international teams. '

Green Investments

Debt Advisory Analyst / Associate

London, Greater London, South East, England

We are seeking Analysts and Associates to join our client’s Debt Advisory team, driven by high transaction demand. The successful candidate will advise clients in the energy and renewables sectors on debt structuring, managing complex financing transactions, and contributing to the growth of the advisory business. Key Responsibilities:Structure and manage debt advisory mandates for clients in energy and renewables.Build and maintain relationships with banks, institutional lenders, and financial institutions.Advise clients on debt structures, refinancing, and capital raising, aligning with their financial goals.Prepare financial models, term sheets, and credit analysis for transactions.Monitor market trends and regulatory changes, providing insights to clients.Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., project finance, corporate finance) to deliver comprehensive solutions.Identify and pursue new opportunities to expand the bank’s debt advisory footprint. Qualifications:Experience in debt advisory, investment banking, or structured finance, with an emphasis on energy and renewables.Proven track record in complex debt transactions, including project finance and capital restructuring.Strong knowledge of debt markets and financing structures within energy and renewables.Proficiency in financial modeling, negotiation, and communication.Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.Highly motivated, proactive, and dedicated to exceptional client service.

Offshore Wind

Lead Planner

United Kingdom

Our client is looking for a Lead Planner to join their team. Key Responsibilities To lead a team of Project Planners on our client’s Offshore Wind Farm Project, supporting the project through CFD Bids, FID, Design, Manufacturing and Construction To lead and ensure appropriate allocation of work within the project planning team and ensure that all schedule related information is accurate To Lead on all Project Schedule and Project Planning topics for the project To ensure that all Project Planning activities are conducted within the processes and procedures within the business To engage with external suppliers on all Project Schedule and Project Planning topics Deliverables Updated project schedules in line with monthly reporting timescales Production of S-curves to outline progress across all packages of work To conduct scenario planning, what-if analysis, schedule risk analysis Ensure a robust, critical path driven project schedule is available to the project(s) Monthly review of contractor schedules for associated packages Develop and maintain project schedule in P6 for major offshore construction project with sufficient detail appropriate for the phase of the project Requirements Updated project schedules in line with monthly reporting timescales Production of S-curves to outline progress across all packages of work To conduct scenario planning, what-if analysis, schedule risk analysis Ensure a robust, critical path driven project schedule is available to the project(s) Monthly review of contractor schedules for associated packages Develop and maintain project schedule in P6 for major offshore construction project with sufficient detail appropriate for the phase of the project

Green Investments

Senior PPA Manager

London, Greater London, South East, England

Our client is looking for a Senior PPA Manager to join their team.  Key ResponsibilitiesThe candidate will be expected to manage advisory mandates in the energy markets space, such as running PPA tenders, advising on PPA negotiations, and advising on hedging solutions.The candidate will also be required to structure products as part of these advisory mandates and potentially as part of trading activities that can provide solutions at the interface between trading and investment banking, tailoring such solutions to the needs of clients.The candidate will be expected to contribute towards pitches and origination, both of markets advisory mandates, trading mandates, and in support of the wider business.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to efforts within the new trading pillar at our client’s London HQ, with the opportunity to shape thebusiness and the team that is built to support it.The candidate will also be able to have influence on the market entry strategy for this business, supporting decision making around which markets, territories, and sectors to enter or prioritise. RequirementsThe candidate will have 3-5 years of experience of power markets advisory, power origination, or asset-backed trading and portfolio management experience at a large utility, bank, or trading house.The candidate will have experience in negotiating, structuring, and originating PPAs, Flex PPAs, and tolling agreements.The candidate should have an understanding of the management of risk and valuations of linear and non-linear products for liquid and illiquid maturities across European energy markets.More than any specific professional experience, the candidate will need to demonstrate exceptional aptitude and a degree of intellectual sophistication to thrive at the highest levels, both internally and with clients. Additionally, the candidate will have the credibility to independently handle complex advisory mandates and indeed relish the opportunity to structure ground-breaking transactions that very few firms are capable of winning.This is an outstanding opportunity to join a hugely respected specialist advisory firm, where career development is based on ability and merit. As an individual, you will have the opportunity and freedom to make a difference, free from the bureaucracy of a large institution, but supported by a team of both seniors and juniors, which is genuinely able to rival any other firm in the market.