Assistant Project Manager
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Summary
Assistant Project Manager at Field, a UK renewable-energy company, supporting long-duration battery energy storage (BESS) projects through pre-construction, FID, construction, commissioning and handover. Day to day: managing programmes, budgets, risk registers and construction contracts alongside senior Project Managers.
Field has entered its next phase of growth. In June, the UK energy regulator, Ofgem, selected 16 long-duration energy storage projects to progress to delivery. Field were awarded 5 of these. Collectively, in MWh terms, our projects are approximately 3 times the capacity of all battery energy storage installed in the UK to date. We currently have 4 projects totalling over 1GWh of energy storage in construction in GB with lots more delivery to do.
Your Mission
As Assistant Project Manager at Field you will support some of the world’s longest duration BESS projects through pre-construction, final-investment decision (FID), construction, commissioning and handover to Operations.
The role requires active management of your projects under the direction of the Project Manager, you therefore need to be highly engaged, resilient, execution-focused and detail-oriented. You’ll need to be passionate about project management fundamentals (e.g. programme, budget, quality) and have proven stakeholder management and communication skills.
You will report to the Head of Delivery (Michael) and work closely with in-house experts across Engineering, QHSE, Procurement, Legal and Development. Day-to-day you will work alongside more senior Project Managers as part of a core project team, driving projects through pre-construction and construction.
This is a role for aspiring project managers to take more responsibility and gain hands-on project management experience. There will be great opportunities for career progression and we are seeking candidates who want to progress into more senior roles.
You will report to the Head of Delivery (Michael) and work closely with in-house experts across Engineering, QHSE, Procurement, Legal and Development. Day-to-day you will work alongside more senior Project Managers as part of a core project team, driving projects through pre-construction and construction.
This is a role for aspiring project managers to take more responsibility and gain hands-on project management experience. There will be great opportunities for career progression and we are seeking candidates who want to progress into more senior roles.
What you’ll be doing
This is a broad and varied role with the opportunity to have massive impact. Key responsibilities including
- Support the Project Managers (PM) through the pre-construction phase of the project (following end of the planning & development phase, or following the acquisition of a RTB Asset)
- Assisting PMs with general day to day activities, with opportunities to take management responsibilities for some packages of work.
- Coordinate and support an internal project team in the run-up to Final Investment Decision (FID), with a sharp focus on programme
- Support planning discharge activities with the development team and engagement with landowners to ensure land-related obligations are met
- Support PM’s to manage the performance of services carried out by consultants we appoint to support on the execution of the projects such as Technical Advisors, Health and Safety, and Environmental.
- Manage, update and interpret and the pre-construction risk register, the master project-schedule, project-budget and action tracker (what we call the “basics” from which all activities are prioritised)
- Support the PM to manage the construction phase to safely meet agreed time, quality and budget targets
- Lead by example and ensure our health & safety culture is adopted on all projects
- Manage our construction contracts, including the BESS supplier, BoP contractor, TO, grid-compliance and any other packages of work required for the project
- Help deliver all “Client” responsibilities noted within the employer’s requirements and interface matrix of construction contracts. This includes managing variations to planning, meeting our lease commitments and sourcing free-issue equipment and services (e.g. fibre, fiscal metres, RTM provider)
- Support the by ensuring key project management documents are prepared to an excellent standard in line with the business reporting calendar
- Ensure the project seamlessly enters commercial operation & close-out contracts
- Coordinate with our commercial operations team and asset managers on revenue readiness activities
- Have a clear understanding on how our construction schedules impact on revenue streams (e.g. Capacity Market milestone dates)
- Agree (and manage the close-out) of construction defects and settle final accounts with support of the contract manager
The skills you’ll need
- Engineering, construction, science, commercial or project-management background. Ideally with minimum 3 years of experience (relevant graduate schemes will also be considered)
- Experience on energy infrastructure projects is a bonus (batteries, onshore or offshore wind, solar, peaking plants, interconnectors/HVDC, thermal power generation)
- You’re an open, clear communicator (written and verbal) who enjoys working collaboratively
- You love Gantt charts, risk registers and attending site!
- You have a curious mind and pride yourself on always learning, adapting and improving
- You’re known as a problem solver, someone who enjoys bringing order to chaos and taking quick action to move things forward
- You’re known for your personal integrity - you don’t cut corners and you’re quick to acknowledge and learn from your mistakes
- You have a growth mindset and a humble outlook - you share openly, both the good and the bad
- You’re enthusiastic about project management and its application in the delivery of green energy projects
Package Details
Salary: DOE
We’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. You’ll be awarded shares when you join, which will vest over four years - and as the business grows in size and value, so will your shares!
We value our team’s wellbeing and belonging so we invest approx £5,000 a year on a range of perks, benefits and wellbeing activities, including regular team socials and events.
Other benefits include
- Up to 10% Company wide bonus based on company performance
- Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)
- £2,000 per year to spend on your professional development
- Private medical cover with Bupa from day one with the option to add family members.
- Company Pension with 8% Contribution
- Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents:
- 6 months fully paid primary carer leave
- 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave
- 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment
- Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London
- 1 month work from anywhere, for those with a travel bug
- 1 day green leave to do something good for the environment
- free lunch once a week - a great way to get to know people in the wider team
- dog friendly office, feel free to bring your pooch along
- Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources
- Regular, optional team socials designed to be inclusive for everyone (not just the pub goers!)
- Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday
A bit about Field
Field is an international builder, owner, and operator of renewable infrastructure. Founded by a successful entrepreneur, we have robust BESS project pipelines across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany, backed by a recent £200 million investment from DIF Capital Partners. Our mission is to grow internationally and develop a strong global BESS portfolio.
We are an eclectic team with diverse backgrounds, from scaling billion-dollar tech startups to building energy companies and specializing in energy markets. You'll work with fun, curious, entrepreneurial people making a real impact. We're proving batteries are a viable energy solution now. Our ambitious plans include becoming Europe's leading clean energy player and expanding beyond batteries into new assets.
Our Values
- Work for the team - We are friendly and approachable. We make time for each other, value diverse perspectives, and learn and grow together.
- Do it right - We prioritise doing things right, never cutting corners. Safety comes first, and we consider our impact on communities and the environment. We act with integrity always.
- Move fast - We’re doers. We take responsibility, deliver on promises, and get things done. FAST.
- Know your stuff - We’re curious self-starters, always learning, adapting, and improving. No question is too small. We own our growth.
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Love the sound of Field but not sure this role is right for you? Have a look at our careers page and register your CV. We are always interested in candidates who have exposure to BESS and work within the Renewable Energy space. We’d love to hear from you
Equality, Diversity & inclusion
Diverse teams make better teams. Field is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender expression, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, race, nationality, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We published a blog discussing our findings and learnings from our first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion survey in March 2023 which you can read here.
Still not convinced? See what our current team think about working here to find out why you should join us!