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

Cost Controller

London - United Kingdom

Our client are looking for an experienced individual to support their expanding UK team, who will work directly with a multi-disciplinary project team to develop nationally significant projects. Key Responsibilities Responsible for the development and implementation of an effective and efficient project cost management system specifically relating to Project Management Team and Owners costs Responsible for leading the development of processes, procedures, systems and tools in support of the cost management system including the modernisation of how we work Be the focal point for the identification and implementation of a new Project Staffing and Control Tool and also any other relevant tools to help aid simplification. Responsible for ensuring delivery of high quality cost forecasts relating to Project Management Team and Owners costs Responsible for maintaining the Integrated Staffing Plan ensuring that all resource requirements from the JV are captured and controlled. Implement and update the Project Staffing Plan and Control Procedure Work with WS managers and WP leads in raising and getting approval of new positions in the JV Integrated Staffing Plan using PPAFs. Responsible for providing work stream leaders with high quality cost related insights to facilitate decision making processes including variance analysis and Trends. End to End monitoring and control of all Project Management and Owners costs Accountable for ensuring that the Cost Tools include latest budget, commitments, actuals / accruals, AWP&B updates and Trends / Changes as agreed Develop the interface with work streams leaders, work package managers and contractors to review and challenge costs and encourage simplification and efficient working. Provide regular and reliable assessments of the VOWD ensuring that accruals stand up to audit. Provide ongoing commitment and expenditure tracking and control, ensuring compliance with project WBS and budgets. Identify and quantify actual and potential Forex impacts Provide input to Cash Calls Support contract close out, Financial close / reconciliation, benchmarking and shared learning Requirements Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Finance, Project Controls related discipline, or comparable experience. Experience of work in a multi-project environment and handling several work-fronts consecutively Experience in developing Project Management Staffing Plans and controlling resources. Experience in implementing Project Control Tool and Systems Ability to produce quality written reports and summary presentations A key factor in being successful in this role will be the ability to develop excellent working relationships

Planning Engineer - Senior

Wales - United Kingdom

On behalf of our client we are looking for a Senior Planning Engineer who will support their entire network projects portfolio, ensuring accurate and robust programmes are in place to enable efficient report and planning up to Board level. The Senior Planning Engineer will accurately monitor programme development and delivery through Microsoft Projects ahead of implementing a suitable resource-loaded portfolio programme management tool such as Primavera P6 or similar. The successful candidate will enable full sensitivity analysis of current baseline portfolio and help inform future decisions for new connection applications and inform business growth decisions. The Senior Planning Engineer is a programming expert who will report to the Development Projects Director alongside the Senior Project Managers and Senior Land Manger. Key Responsibilities Provide accurate management information on portfolio progress and reliable lookahead forecasts, closely supporting the project teams and Executive Team. Establish baseline delivery phase programmes that incorporate tendered scopes of works from the supply chain. Provide interpretative analysis of interactions between suppliers, informing the interface risk Undertake sensitivity analysis as required across a range of delay scenarios to inform risk requirements. Establish a resource and cost loaded baseline portfolio that can be used to test and analyse risks and issues and can also be used to present cost justifications to Ofgem. Experience/Qualifications Knowledge & Skills Expert application of MS Projects and Primavera P6 (or similar) with the knowledge to originate, integrate, test, maintain and report against programmes through the complete project lifecycle. Excellent communication and engagement skills when reporting, negotiating, or dealing individually with stakeholders. An energetic individual who can handle the challenging pace that has been set for projects whilst enjoying being part of a close knit and high-performing team.

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