Patty Swirydowicz

Patty Swirydowicz

Consultant - PMO & CFI

Patty plays a crucial role in connecting skilled professionals with engineered offshore wind projects across the EMEA region. She specializes in recruiting for Commercial and PMO positions, applying her extensive experience and a client-centered approach to deliver recruitment solutions that are precisely tailored to each project’s needs.

Patty’s commitment to understanding both client and candidate requirements enables her to match top talent with roles that drive project success. Her work is integral to the growth of the offshore and onshore wind and solar farm sectors, helping ensure that clients have the expertise and leadership necessary to reach their ambitious project goals. By fostering these connections, Patty not only supports her clients' immediate hiring needs but also contributes to the advancement of renewable energy initiatives across the region.

Patty Jobs

Energy Storage Recruitment

Operations Manager

UK - Remote - United Kingdom

Operations Manager Are you ready to elevate your career in a role that combines global staffing strategy with operational excellence? This dynamic position as an Operations Manager offers the perfect blend of human resources and operational management, providing a platform to showcase your skills in a truly international setting. Why This Role Stands Out: - Global Impact: Play a pivotal role in managing a diverse, international workforce. Your efforts will directly contribute to the seamless operation of our global staffing and operational strategies. - Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy the flexibility of a completely hybrid work model. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with all departments ensuring unified and compliant operations across the organisation. - Professional Growth: This role offers a unique opportunity to develop and implement scalable systems and policy frameworks, enhancing your expertise in global HR operations and office management. Key Responsibilities: - Global Staffing Operations: Coordinate logistics for onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle management across multiple countries. Liaise with recruitment partners, internal hiring teams, and Employer of Record (EOR) vendors. Ensure compliance with international labour standards and visa/work permit requirements. - Company Policy Design & Updates: Draft, review, and update internal policies in collaboration with legal and HR teams. Maintain a centralised policy library and support periodic audits to align with global compliance standards. - Office & Facility Management: Oversee office operations including workspace management, vendor contracts, equipment procurement, and health & safety compliance. Manage hybrid or distributed work environments, ensuring adequate support for remote staff. - Process Optimisation & Cross-Functional Support: Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements. Track key metrics and provide regular reports to ensure smooth operations. Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, HR, or a related field. - 4–8 years of experience in staffing operations, office management, or global HR operations. - Strong knowledge of international employment practices and EOR/PEO models. - Excellent organisational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. - Strong project management skills and attention to detail. Preferred Attributes: - Experience supporting remote-first or hybrid global teams. - Ability to design and implement scalable systems and policy frameworks. - Familiarity with onboarding and staffing management tools. - Multilingual abilities or international work experience. This role is perfect for a proactive, self-starter who thrives on creating solutions and problem solving. If you are ready to make a significant impact and advance your career, this is the role for you.

Onshore Wind

Commercial & Vendor Specialist (Level 7)

UK - United Kingdom

Join a Leading Organisation as a Commercial Specialist Step into a role where your expertise will be pivotal in managing a portfolio of Managed Service Agreements and supporting future tender processes. This permanent position offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for a balance between office presence and remote work, ensuring flexibility and a harmonious work-life balance. Benefits: - Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in the office. - Professional Growth: Engage in a role that offers continuous learning and development. - Impactful Work: Contribute to significant projects and make a tangible difference within a leading organisation. - Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to excellence. Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Sourcing: Deliver multiple strategic sourcing events, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure optimal solutions. - Supplier Relationships: Build and sustain effective relationships with suppliers to ensure exceptional performance in cost, quality, time, and compliance. - Contract Management: Support contract management activities for a portfolio of strategic Managed Service Agreements. - Negotiations: Lead negotiations and agreements of new call-off contracts as required. - Documentation: Prepare contract documentation in collaboration with stakeholders. - Advisory Role: Provide advice on commercial risks, issues, and governance, and develop plans to mitigate risks. - Procurement Support: Offer critical support to Procurement teams in RFI/RFP shaping, negotiations, and contracting. - Supplier Onboarding: Lead the onboarding of new supplier contracts. - Process Improvement: Develop insights to continually improve supplier management processes through research and analysis of supply markets and emerging trends. Qualifications and Experience: - Educational Background: Degree level or equivalent. - Contract Management: Comprehensive experience in contract management, from negotiation and onboarding to renewal and exit. - Supplier Management: Experience managing outsourced Managed Service Provider contracts and onshore/offshore suppliers. - Commercial Acumen: Proven ability to balance commercial priorities with risk management and regulatory compliance. - Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively. - Analytical Approach: Ability to interpret commercial and performance data, prepare reports, and make insightful recommendations. - Industry Knowledge: Understanding of Energy & Utilities or another regulated environment is advantageous. - Professional Accreditations: Industry standard and/or professional body accreditations (e.g., MCIPS) are highly desirable. - Strategic Sourcing: Significant experience in strategic sourcing and category management. - HVDC Projects: Knowledge in HVDC projects is useful but not essential. This role is ideal for a seasoned Commercial professional looking to make a significant impact within a leading organisation.

Transmission Recruitment

Senior Project Planner - Substations

South Wales - United Kingdom

Senior Project Planner – Substations (South West & South Wales) Location: Hybrid (South West/South Wales) – Minimum two days per week on-site About the Opportunity LSP's client, a recognised leader in energy infrastructure, is seeking a Project Planner to support the delivery of substation projects across the South West and South Wales. This hybrid role offers flexibility to work from home while maintaining regular site presence to collaborate with delivery teams and stakeholders. You’ll be instrumental in developing and improving construction schedules, supporting bid teams, and driving planning excellence across all phases of project delivery. Key Responsibilities Create and manage detailed construction schedules from initial planning through to handover. Collaborate with site teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure programme accuracy and alignment. Provide planning expertise to support competitive and well-informed bids. Collect benchmarking data for value assessments and maintain risk, issue, and opportunity registers. Champion new planning techniques and technologies to support continuous improvement. Attend client meetings and contribute to project reviews and delivery planning. Candidate Profile Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Experience with earned value management, NEC contracts, and change management processes. Background in the energy sector is preferred, though experience on major infrastructure projects is equally valued. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Full UK driving licence (essential). Benefits Package On offer is a competitive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being, including: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Car allowance or access to My Car Choice salary sacrifice EV/Hybrid scheme. Private healthcare and health cash plan.

Transmission Recruitment

Planning Manager - HV Substations

South West / South Wales - United Kingdom

Planning Manager – Substations (South West & South Wales) Location: South West / South Wales (Client-facing role with travel required) About the Opportunity LSP's client, a major contractor in the UK energy sector, is seeking a Planning Manager to support the delivery of substation projects across the South West and South Wales. This client-facing role involves managing the planning and scheduling of works from design through to construction, ensuring programmes are robust, responsive, and aligned with project goals. You’ll play a key role in coordinating with site teams, project managers, and bid teams to develop and maintain detailed trackers and schedules that drive performance and support future tendering. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage detailed programmes for all phases of substation projects, including design, procurement, and construction. Liaise with project and site teams to ensure programmes reflect real-time progress and updates. Produce and maintain progress trackers to support performance measurement and future bid analysis. Mentor and support junior planners on technical aspects of project scheduling. Collaborate with bid teams to provide planning input for competitive and accurate proposals. Attend client meetings and contribute to project reviews and handovers. Collect benchmarking data and manage risk, issue, and opportunity registers. Champion new planning techniques and technologies to support continuous improvement. Candidate Profile Proven experience in planning major projects within a high-voltage environment. Strong understanding of National Grid substation projects. Experience managing planning teams and mentoring junior staff. Proficient in Primavera P6 and familiar with NEC contract frameworks. Full UK driving licence (essential). Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership. Demonstrated success in delivering change and implementing strategic initiatives. Benefits Package Our client offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being, including: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Car allowance or access to My Car Choice salary sacrifice EV/Hybrid scheme. Private healthcare and health cash plan.

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