We have a unique and exciting opportunity for a Solar Development Manager to join our Award Winning Property Team. In this fixed term role for a c2 year basis, you will be accountable for the successful delivery of the annual M&B Solar PV rollout on a nationwide basis.
The drivers of this programme are that it will be delivered safely and to the approved budget, always adhering to the correct quality and capacity, and finally on time to the agreed programme.
This is a mobile role where you will be required to travel on a nationwide basis, with travel required on occasion to our Head Office in Birmingham City Centre.
About us…
Serving with pride since 1898, Mitchells & Butlers are the heart of UK hospitality. In fact, you already know us, even if you don’t realise it! We own and run more than 1,650 pubs, bars and restaurants including the stylish All Bar One brand, legendary Miller & Carter steakhouses, Mediterranean influenced Ego restaurants and the iconic Toby Carvery. We are M&B, and we and proud to set the industry standard.
You’ll be well rewarded…
- Working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility with working hours to fit around your personal commitments
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- 33% off at all our brands, including our hotels. Whether it’s date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered!
- Annual Bonus Scheme – we are all about rewarding effort from our teams
- A pension that pays, where we’ll more than match your contributions (x1.5 of your contributions, up to a maximum of 5% of your salary)
- Private healthcare for you and your family, dental plan, cycle to work, and keep fit schemes
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase up to an additional two weeks – life is for living after all!
What makes Mitchells & Butlers a great place to work?
To us, a career isn’t just about ‘clocking in’. We really care about our colleagues, and we’re an employer that keeps a promise. In fact, as one of the largest employers in the country, with over 45,000 people working for us, we have the responsibility of valuing every contribution from a diverse workforce that are representative of our guests, and who make us stronger. We continue to build a culture that values our differences and embraces them as strengths, and we recognise that there is always work to be done.
What will I be doing…?
Key Responsibilities include;
Regulatory
Throughout all processes associated with the Solar development plan;
- Ensure all appropriate legal and statutory permissions are secured prior to executing any development work.
- Direct and control health, safety and welfare matters associated with the Solar installation programme to ensure the safety always of consultants, contractors, suppliers, MAB Team members and MAB Guests
Management and Delivery
- Work with appointed external consultants and contractors, in developing the annual Solar capital expenditure budget.
- Personally assess and advise on the need for ancillary works e.g. roof structure, scaffold, tree works, etc. which add to template project cost, with site visit/survey as necessary.
- Ensure projects are briefed in line with agreed timeline and prepare documentation to the agreed standard for presentation to MAB Group Property Director.
- Evaluate installation data on a weekly basis. Provide accurate data for finance team to confirm Solar installation performs to KWP and ROI expectations.
- Provide data on installations to Property Cost and Finance teams and Sustainability Finance Manager
- In conjunction with the Head of Procurement/Building Services, ensure that all aspects of the contract with the Solar installation Companies are adhered to and support any initiatives for improvement.
- Manage and lead with direct line management responsibility the external consultants, suppliers and contractors in ensuring that they adhere to company and department processes.
- In conjunction with the Director of Building and Kitchen Development secure approval for Solar schemes, being circa 150 per annum in line with the company requirements.
- Manage the delivery of Solar Investment Plan within budget, to the correct quality and capacity, and within programme for the Group.
- Work to ensure all projects are delivered to time and are defect free. Where problems are anticipated ensure that these are communicated to relevant parties in a timely manner.
- In support of the company initiative to reduce capital costs actively always seek cost reduction within all areas of activity and ensure compliance.
- Ensure that any procurement activity is in line with Company, Function and Departmental strategies.
- Ensure the successful delivery of the Solar projects post start on site through to handover and closedown.
- Always ensure the accuracy of the Development Solar Event Schedule, cost reporting and forecasting
- Deliver an Integrated Plan to ensure cohesion between the Solar Programme and any planned Capital Projects.
- Oversee and monitor on a regular basis consumption data as received at site level and ensure proactive management of solar output of forecast v actual
- Review and seek best practice for monitoring of performance of Solar at site level and seek best practise via MAB Energy Team.
- Ensure a Communication Plan is updated for the Operational Teams with regards to programme and installation dates in conjunction with MAB Marketing, Local and Central Communication Teams.
- Ensure a pipeline of sites identified for Solar investment to support Sustainability/Net Zero programme.
Cost Management
- Manage the overall annual Solar Capital Budget of @ £7m with Property Cost and Finance Team, Director of Capital Planning and Sustainability Finance Manager
- Ensure that any costs variations to budget are accurately forecast to enable efficient cost management and any additional approvals obtained prior to commencement of work.
- Ensure consistency is achieved of cost management.
- Personally audit by site survey at least 20% of completed projects to ensure accuracy of the installed KWP; and that payment is made in accordance with the contract, including any variations.
Key relationships and development
- Consult and involve with other associated Functions as required, including Finance, and the Company Sustainability team.
What do I need…?
Just like our brands, our teams are diverse. You’ll have…
- A proven record of managing and leading a multi project delivery team at high pace.
- A working knowledge of construction processes and procedures.
- Clear and concise communication skills with the ability to deliver across a nationwide portfolio of projects.
Qualifications:
- Professionally qualified in a relevant area of expertise is desirable
Closing Date – Monday 7th April 2025
