Assistant Project Manager - Energy / Renewable Infrastructure

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Assistant Project Manager - Energy / Renewable Infrastructure

London, United Kingdom Major Projects - Energy Hybrid

Company Description

Ayesa Engineering is a global engineering consultancy with over 3500 employees, where our UK & Ireland business combines international strength with the agility and autonomy of an SME.

With a presence in 40 countries, Ayesa has built a strong international reputation across a diverse range of engineering disciplines. Our expertise includes water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures.

Our UK & Ireland teams deliver technically challenging, varied projects that develop broad expertise without confining people to narrow roles - offering the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, knowledge, and career opportunities of a well-established global organisation.

Position

What You Will Be Doing:

• Supporting the delivery of renewable energy infrastructure projects including Grid assets, battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar and onshore wind developments.
• Assisting Project Managers in the coordination of design projects in the energy sector.
• Supporting the head of energy in planning tendering and work winning
• Managing delegated work packages and coordinating contractors, engineers and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting contract administration under NEC and FIDIC frameworks, including contractual communications and change management.
• Assisting with financial forecasting, budgeting and cost reporting processes.
• Monitoring project schedules and supporting programme activities.
• Producing governance documentation to support project stage gate approvals.
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement across contractors, grid operators, regulatory bodies and internal teams.
• Supporting health and safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with project safety requirements.

Requirements

What You Bring:

• Recent 3 to 5 years ofexperience supporting delivery of engineering, infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Understanding of project governance, project lifecycle management and programme coordination.
• Familiarity with construction contracts such as NEC or FIDIC.
• Experience supporting cost management, forecasting or financial reporting processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage documentation and multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Degree in engineering, project management or a related discipline or working towards project management qualifications or chartership is desirable

Other information

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional growth and enhance your overall well-being:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid working, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Employer Pension Match Scheme: We offer a pension match scheme to help you secure your financial future.
• Income Protection: Receive support in safeguarding your income in the event of illness or injury.
• Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with life assurance coverage.
• Training and Development Programme: Access a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Family & Well-Being Support: Benefit from our Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits and our confidential support services to address personal or professional challenges, included in our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Sports and Social: Engage in our vibrant sports and social activities to foster a sense of community and well-being among our team members.
• Increased Annual Leave: 25 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, enjoy increased annual leave entitlements based on years of service.
• Recognition Awards: Receive recognition for your contributions through our awards program, celebrating achievements and excellence.

We're Inclusive by Design

Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.