Our client is seeking a Associate Project Manager (APM) to work at their front line, supporting a variety of development and consenting workstreams for onshore wind projects, leading on assigned work packages, and developing their skills across a varied and innovative portfolio of work.
 
 
 
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Project Managers to deliver project workstreams in line with the development strategy from land identification through to planning consent and pre-construction.
• Responsible for supporting the Senior Project Managers (SPM) and Project Managers (PM) in delivering project programmes in line with strategy from land identification through to planning consent and pre-construction.
• Manage assigned onshore wind projects to ensure:
• feasibility studies, technical surveys, environmental impact assessments are completed on time and in line with associated budgets
• action lists and risk registers are kept up-to-date throughout the life of the project and any issues are reported to the relevant PM or SPM
• third party contracts/relationships are maintained, and
• internal reporting for assigned projects is completed using appropriate tools.
• Liaise with other functions across the business including the Commercial Team, and the Community Investment and Communication Team
• Support assigned project and technical managers in the management of stakeholder engagement and all activities required to gain planning permission

 
Requirements

• Between 2 - 5 years’ experience working in-house in a development company or consultancy; with a track record in inputting to the project management efforts, environmental impact assessments, and planning applications associated with the development and assessment of large-scale renewable energy projects;
• Exposure to and experience in dealing with external stakeholders, including members of the public, contractors, external consultants and team members.
• A professional/academic qualification within either Planning or Environmental disciplines would be advantageous
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Strong personal resilience and ability to adapt to different situations
• An understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with onshore wind development
• Knowledge of planning processes (including under the Town & Country Planning Act, and the DCO / DNS regimes)
• Excellent organisation skills, and an eye for detail
• Motivated and comfortable working as part of a team or on an individual basis
• Handling and coordinating specialist and technical inputs from external consultants and project team members
• Proficient IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS project
• Have an ability to manage a wide and complex workload with good problem- solving abilities
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel across Wales (and nationally if required)
• Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment regulations and / or planning policy relating to renewable energy would be advantageous
• Welsh language skills would be an advantage

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