Junior Project Manager

Overview

Job Title: Pre-Construction Coordinator/Junior Project Manager

Location: Merseyside/Hybrid

Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent

You will be joining a fast-growing renewable energy developer delivering utility-scale clean energy projects that support the UK’s transition to net-zero. The business specialises in solar, wind and energy storage solutions, with a large and expanding project pipeline and expertise spanning planning, grid connection, construction and delivery. The team is experienced, agile and committed to innovation, quality and sustainability across the project lifecycle.

About the Business section has been integrated into the overview to maintain clarity.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Pre-Construction Coordinator/Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of renewable energy projects from early planning through to construction readiness. This role is ideal for a candidate with a few years’ experience in the energy, infrastructure or construction sectors who is ready to progress into project management while gaining exposure to end-to-end project delivery.

You’ll work closely with internal delivery teams, developers, consultants and engineers to coordinate pre-construction activities, manage technical and programme requirements, and ensure projects are fully prepared for construction and hand-over.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction Delivery

• Assist with the planning and coordination of pre-construction activities, including discharge of pre-commencement conditions, surveys and site assessments.
• Support the development and maintenance of pre-construction programmes and milestones.
• Assist with the review and coordination of technical documentation and planning deliverables.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with developers, consultants, planning authorities, surveyors, and internal teams to progress projects through pre-construction.
• Coordinate technical inputs and information flows to enable timely approvals and handover.

Project Readiness & Compliance

• Help prepare and organise key surveys (technical, environmental, ground investigations).
• Support compliance with statutory, regulatory and safety requirements.
• Assist in preparing documentation for approvals and permits.

Transition to Construction

• Work with construction delivery leads to ensure seamless handover and continuity between pre-construction and build phases.
• Support internal teams in preparation for mobilisation and execution.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• 1–4 years’ experience in construction, engineering or renewables (pre-construction, coordinator or similar role).
• Experience supporting project planning, scheduling, documentation and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple tasks.

Desirable

• Renewable energy sector exposure (solar, wind or BESS).
• Project coordination experience with surveys, planning conditions or technical deliverables.
• Understanding of construction / project lifecycle and readiness processes.
• Project management or construction planning qualification (desirable but not essential).

What You’ll Get

• Opportunity for career progression into full Project Management and site delivery roles.
• Exposure to high-impact renewable energy projects.
• Collaborative, professional environment with development support.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.