Assistant Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Provide support for long-term BESS projects throughout the stages of pre-construction, final investment decision, construction, commissioning, and handover to Operations.

• Actively oversee projects under the guidance of the Project Manager.

• Collaborate with experts from Engineering, QHSE, Procurement, Legal, and Development.

• Assist Project Managers during the pre-construction phase and take on management responsibilities for designated work packages.

• Coordinate and support the internal project team leading up to the FID, with a focus on the program.

• Aid in planning discharge activities and engage with landowners regarding land-related responsibilities.

• Supervise the performance of consultants, including Technical Advisors, Health and Safety, and Environmental consultants.

• Manage, update, and interpret risk registers, master project schedules, project budgets, and action trackers.

• Support the delivery of construction phases in alignment with safety, schedule, quality, and budget objectives.

• Foster a health and safety culture across all projects.

• Handle construction contracts, including BESS suppliers, BoP contractors, transmission operators, grid compliance, and other work packages.

• Fulfill client obligations as per the employer’s requirements and construction-contract interface matrices.

• Assist in the preparation of project management documents according to the business reporting calendar.

• Coordinate activities for commercial operation readiness and contract close-out.

• Facilitate revenue-readiness tasks with commercial operations and asset managers.

• Evaluate the impacts of construction schedules on revenue streams and Capacity Market milestone dates.

• Manage the closure of construction defects and final accounts with the contract manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Background in engineering, construction, science, commercial, or project management.

• Ideally, a minimum of 3 years of experience; relevant graduate programs will also be taken into account.

• Experience with energy infrastructure projects is advantageous.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Gantt charts and risk registers.

• Willingness to visit job sites as needed.

• A curious, adaptable mindset with a commitment to continuous learning.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make prompt decisions.

• Personal integrity and a readiness to learn from experiences.

• A growth mindset and a humble perspective.

• Passion for project management and the delivery of green energy projects.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employee share scheme; shares awarded upon joining and vesting over four years.

• Approximately £5,000 per year in perks, benefits, and wellbeing activities.

• Potential for up to 10% company-wide bonus based on company performance.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements (a combination of home and office work to meet individual needs).

• £2,000 per year allocated for professional development.

• Private medical insurance with Bupa from day one, with the option to include family members.

• Company pension plan with an 8% contribution.

• Six months of fully paid primary carer leave.

• Three months of fully paid secondary carer leave.

• Ten days of fully paid leave for fertility treatment.

• Enjoyable co-working office space located in Shoreditch, London.

• One month of work-from-anywhere flexibility.

• One day of green leave.

• Complimentary lunch once a week.

• Dog-friendly office environment.

• Spill mental health benefit offering unrestricted therapy and resources.

• Regular optional inclusive team social events.

• Carbon offset for birthdays.