Head of Procurement and Contracts - Projects

ABOUT ZENOBE

Our mission is to make clean power accessible, to accelerate the shift to zero-carbon power and transport around the world. We are passionate about making a positive impact on communities and the environment where we work.

We’re designing, financing, building and operating the world’s most sophisticated battery systems to enable the take up of more renewable power, electrifying fleets for cleaner air, and providing clean, portable power including repurposed electric vehicle batteries. Our proprietary software and data analysis optimises operational performance for our customers to reduce emissions and costs.

Since we began in 2017, we’ve raised over £2 billion in debt and equity funding and transformed it into >1GW of grid-connected batteries live or under contract and c.2,000 electric vehicles supported. We have operations in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Benelux, the USA and a global headquarters in London.

We’re the leading owner and operator of battery storage in the UK, supporting the National Grid with the uptake of renewable power. We also work with c.90% of the UK's major bus companies, powering 25% of the UK e-bus market. We’re also the number one owner and operator of e-buses in Australia and New Zealand, and are quickly expanding into light commercial vehicles and trucks. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead the procurement and contracting strategy for a portfolio of UK battery energy storage projects.

Reporting to the Director of Procurement and Contracts – Network Infrastructure this role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process from early-stage, pre-investment decisions through to construction completion. You will source and negotiate best-in-class construction supply chain contracts, owning and managing the commercial positions. 

As a key member of the Procurement and Contracts team, you will work closely with project delivery teams to define appropriate levels of quantity surveying support and ensure contractors meet contractual obligations and delivery targets. 

A TASTE OF THE DAY TO DAY

• Ensure project supply chain contracts are negotiated and contracted in line with timelines and project drivers around capex efficiency

• Member of the procurement and contracts leadership team – Network Infrastructure

• Work hand in hand with delivery to ensure all contractors across the delivery portfolio meet contractual performance obligations and delivery targets

• Leading the project procurement resources and post contract signature quantity surveying / contract management resources

• Leadership in mitigating commercial risk on construction projects

• Providing senior level representation for Zenobe on claims or supplier contractual issues

• Responsible for leading on escalated level commercial and contract management of Zenobē’s live BESS construction projects

• Lead, manage and resolve commercial tasks – including commercial strategy, drafting of formal correspondence, variations, claims, commercial risk management (opportunities/threats), project accounts & payments

• Develop and maintain good business relationships with new and existing contractors and both internal/external stakeholders

• Line management responsibilities, quantity surveyors and contracts managers (supplier side)

• Support central procurement initiatives as required and feeding in lessons learned from the construction phase into upcoming development projects

• Attend construction site(s) as required

• Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.

Health and Safety

• Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience. Above all, Zenobē is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero carbon world.

• 10 Years’ + experience in procurement Commercial/Contracts management with relevant qualifications (e.g BSc QS, RICS) preferred

• Experience in driving project programmes and procurement

• The preferred candidate will hold relevant experience in the construction of battery energy storage system and/or other renewables/generation assets

• Project experience on a multi-contracting basis

• Experience with FIDIC and other bespoke/complex forms of contract

• Experienced in providing commercial leadership on complex projects

• Experienced in claim management strategy/execution and settlement agreements

• A genuine passion for renewable energy

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams (legal, engineering, construction, finance, etc)

WORKING AT ZENOBE

We’re passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team Zenobē a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box.

If you’d like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, we’d love to hear from you!

WHAT WE OFFER

Charge your career at Zenobē and receive

• Up to 33% annual bonus for being awesome

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

• Private Medical Insurance

• £1,500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do

• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Pension scheme, up to 8% matched contributions

• Enhanced parental leave

• Cash back health plan

• Plus more

Lots of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexitime and hybrid working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let’s see how we can make it work.

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenobē. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Zenobē, please let us know when you apply.