At a Glance
- Tasks: Support renewable energy projects from concept to investment decision in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the renewable energy sector focused on onshore wind development.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, career progression, and a chance to make a real impact on sustainability.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for learning and growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Be part of the energy transition and contribute to innovative renewable projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or Environmental Science with 3+ years in project management.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen for an Associate Project Manager – Onshore Wind to support the development of renewable energy projects across the UK. This role offers the chance to contribute to the delivery of onshore wind projects from early-stage concept through to final investment decision.
Working within a collaborative project environment, you will support project delivery activities and play a key role in advancing projects that contribute to the energy transition.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers in delivering key development milestones for onshore wind projects.
- Maintain project documentation including schedules, risk registers, budgets, and stakeholder plans.
- Take ownership of defined workstreams such as stakeholder engagement, environmental surveys, or design coordination.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure alignment across project phases.
- Engage with landowners, public authorities, and local communities throughout the development lifecycle.
- Promote safe, structured, and compliant project delivery practices.
Location
Edinburgh, UK (Hybrid). Travel and occasional out-of-hours work may be required. Driving licence desirable but not essential.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Approximately 3+ years’ experience in a professional project environment, ideally within infrastructure, energy, or development.
- Understanding of core project management principles.
- Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken).
- Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Structured and detail-oriented approach to managing documentation and project data.
- Motivated to learn and develop within the renewable energy sector.
Desirable
- Formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM).
- Experience in renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure development.
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to contribute to the development of onshore wind projects in the UK.
- Exposure to the full project lifecycle, from early-stage design through to investment decision.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Career development and progression opportunities within a growing sector.
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