11 Oct
Astute Technical Recruitment
Lisburn
Job Type:
Permanent
Job Sector:
Engineering
Region:
Northern Ireland
Location:
Lisburn
Salary:
£45,000 to £55,000 per annum
Posted:
11/10/2024
Recruiter:
ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd
Job Ref:
BBBH25681
Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leader in renewable energy, renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. With over 25 years of experience, our partner develops and builds wind and solar farms, as well as battery and hydrogen projects worldwide. Their specialist teams handle every aspect of project development and implementation—from site assessment, planning and engineering through to operational management and maintenance of assets.
We are recruiting for an Assistant Project Manager (Project Development) to join their dynamic team.
If you’re an Assistant Project Manager with pre-planning & consents experience ideally within the renewables sector, then apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Lead Project Manager, you will:
* Support wind, solar, and hybrid energy projects from initial site search and feasibility assessments through to construction, including other technologies as required.
* Assist with site survey activities in collaboration with the Development Project Team, including peat probing, wind masts, noise measurements, site photography, property surveys, and haulage route surveys.
* Prepare and review project drawings using AutoCAD and GIS software.
* Aid in the preparation of planning applications, Environmental Statements, and other project documentation, while ensuring alignment with project timelines and deliverables.
* Collaborate with the Project Manager and wider project team to ensure effective communication, engagement,
and problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.
* Attend conferences and seminars to represent the company and contribute to generating innovative solutions to project challenges
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
* Academic degree in planning, environmental, or engineering disciplines.
* Knowledge of planning policy and environmental impact regulations.
* Experience with site assessment, planning application/consent processes.
* Working towards or holding a professional qualification (MRTPI, MRICS, MIEMA, MICE) is advantageous.
Personal skills
We are looking for someone with the following:
* An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
* Highly organised, efficient, and self-motivated,
with the ability to work independently on specific tasks.
* Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Capable of working effectively within a team and managing external stakeholders.
* Able to travel frequently throughout Scotland with a full driving license and access to a vehicle.
Salary and benefits of the Assistant Project Manager role
* Up to �55,000 depending on experience.
* Bonus Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* Matched Pension Scheme
* Cycle to work
INDREN
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.
We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
▶️ Assistant Project Development Manager - Renewable Energy
🖊️ Astute Technical Recruitment
📍 Lisburn