Project Assistant in Abingdon

Conrad is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Project Assistant to join our development team and become part of the largest battery storage, flexible generation and energy solutions provider with continued ambition for growth. This position will be a key part of the development team, supporting the delivery of a large infrastructure project and supporting our strategy to develop opportunities with data centres. The role will require taking ownership of key projects and continuing to develop our data centre strategy, to provide opportunities for powered land.

The role will support the Development Team in progressing renewable energy projects by coordinating project activities, maintaining project information, managing stakeholders and providing administrative support across the development lifecycle.

The ability to multi-task and effectively manage competing priorities, whilst maintaining a keen eye on accuracy and detail are required, in order to deliver and contribute to the overall success of Conrad Energy.

About Conrad Energy Ltd

Conrad Energy is a fast-growing UK energy company. We’re powering the move towards renewables through innovation and technology. We generate power to support the National Grid when renewables can’t meet demand and we buy, sell and manage energy for businesses nationally.

With a portfolio including gas, batteries, solar, wind and hydrogen, our 83 sites, operational or in construction, have a potential to generate 983MW of power making us one of the leading flexible energy providers in the country. Optimised and operated using our market-leading software, iON+, we’re at the forefront of shaping a more efficient energy sector that is both reliable and sustainable.

Over the last few years, we’ve planned and developed some of the largest energy infrastructure projects in Europe, as well as rapidly expanding the number of business customers working with us.

We’re proud to power a changing world, building a better future for us all.

The role

Project & Team Support

· Coordinate project activities, meetings, actions and key milestones.

· Maintain project trackers, document registers and reporting systems.

· Prepare presentations, project updates and governance papers.

· Support the Development Team with general administration and process improvements.

Stakeholder Management

· Coordinate communication with landowners, agents, consultants and external stakeholders.

· Arrange meetings, prepare agendas and track follow-up actions.

· Maintain stakeholder and contact databases.

Development Support

· Assist with land referencing, title reviews and GIS mapping coordination.

· Support planning applications, planning condition tracking and consultation activities.

· Manage development enquiries and maintain project records.

Commercial & Financial Administration

· Raise purchase orders and process invoices.

· Maintain project budgets and commercial records.

· Support contract administration and document management.

Skills and Experience

Essential

· Strong organisational and administrative skills.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· High attention to detail.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.

Desirable

· Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure or property development.

· Knowledge of planning, land, GIS or project management processes.

· Experience working with project management or document control systems.

Key Competencies

· Proactive and organised.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Professional and collaborative.

· Adaptable and solutions focused.

· Keen to develop within the renewable energy sector.

· Travel will be required as part of the role, therefore own transport is essential with occasional overnight stays if necessary

This job description is intended as a basic guide to the responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder may be asked to undertake duties that are in line with the level of the role. The job description will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.