Junior Project Manager - Onshore Wind

We are now looking for a Junior Project Manager for our Onshore Wind department who will be primarily engaged in the development phase of Onshore Wind projects. The role sits within the Market Development UK. During the development phase, the Project Manager will execute project development activities by including the identification and development of wind farm projects from feasibility to financial close in a cost effective, safe and timely manner to achieve pre-defined company targets. Your work will concern a wide range of project activities, leading onshore wind development projects to a positive investment decision. Beyond the development phase and the investment decision, some support to the construction phase team may well be necessary to ensure commitments and obligations made by Vattenfall during the development phase are delivered on.,

• Driving projects forwards to successful conclusions
• The management, identification and development of wind farm projects from feasibility to financial close in a cost effective, safe and timely manner to achieve pre-defined company targets
• Ensure that project goals are well defined, communicated and achieved
• Ensure the project methods are well defined, communicated and achieved
• Ensure that the project organisations are well defined, communicated and achieved
• Create the plan and timeline for projects
• Monitor and report on progress
• Manage and report on the budget
• Identify and minimise risks
• Identify and secure opportunities
• Obtain the necessary resource to deliver the projects in accordance with the project goals, We welcome your application in English, no later than, December 15th 2024. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.
At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. We look forward to receiving your application!

You possess a university degree in science, engineering or other relevant university degree. If you do not possess a degree then suitable alternative experiences and qualifications should be demonstrated.
• Experience of leading and managing wind farm projects during the development phase including activities associated with permitting, land rights, wind resource, site design and grid connections
• Experience of sourcing sites
• Experience of creating and maintaining relationships with stakeholders
• An understanding of health and safety responsibilities of developers and the implications of development activities on future construction and operation activities
• Good commercial acumen and sound financial understanding
• Strong sense of integrity
• Excellent communication skills and an ability influence and lead others
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads and changes in priorities
• Able to work in a team and build up strong relationships
Desirable ("good to have")
• Experience and knowledge of 'route to market' activities and methods (e.g. Corporate PPAs)
• Experience and knowledge of UK market industry issues
• Experience in large-scale / complex construction projects (e.g. energy, infrastructure)
• Experience of working cross-culturally and across global locations
• Procurement experience with industry standard construction contracts (e.g. FIDIC)
• Experience in using industry standard construction contracts during project execution phase
• Practical qualifications of a professional standard in science or engineering
• Project Management qualifications are desirable.
Other important information We are looking for a person with a well-developed sense for structure and order. You are also flexible and service minded and truly believe that a better result evolves in cooperation with others. Business Area Wind is in an expansive phase and we need people who enjoy working in such environments.

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people's homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.

Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.