Assistant Project Manager

Statkraft • Full-time • Cork • 3w ago

Company Description

Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. We have 6000 employees in 20 countries. We have been making clean energy possible for over 125 years, with unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy.

Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution.

Job Description

As an Assistant Project Manager in the development team your main responsibilities will be:

Work on the development of wind and solar renewable energy projects through site selection, securing land and grid access, consenting, design, procurement and securing a sufficiently attractive business case for investment decision.
Manage the environmental assessment process for wind and solar developments.
Work with the Project Manager to ensure timely and within budget project development including project reporting.
Support other members of the Statkraft team in the early stages of development including land negotiations, grid assessment, wind monitoring & community engagement.
Lead on the scoping of work packages of third-party consultants.
Manage the third-party consultants undertaking onsite assessments and environmental studies.
Work with the technical design team to finalize the design of the projects.
General contribution to the development of wind and solar competence in Statkraft, including development and maintenance of high environmental and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

Master’s/bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with outstanding results.
Relevant work experience in a similar field of managing renewable-energy development projects with an excellent application of SharePoint, Excel and other MS applications
Keen interest in and affinity for working with renewables - in particular the planning process and environmental assessment of wind and solar renewable energy projects
Proactive and solution orientated with strong attention to detail
Strong communication, relationship building (including multi-team player), and people skills
Well organised and target oriented with a strong ability to prioritize
Ability to concisely frame issues by providing context, analysis, recommendations and risk/benefit, both in written and verbal format to project teams
Independent self-starter with a clear ability to manage a large workload, often providing support to processes managed by colleagues, while prioritizing tasks and effectively juggling competing deadlines
Excellent communication skills in English

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

Annual leave linked to tenure up to a maximum of 25 days
Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth
A positive working environment characterized by expertise, responsibility, and innovation
A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background
Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including LinkedIn Learning and inspiring leaderships programs
Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements. You will be required to be in the office three days per week.
Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.