Vacancy: Assistant Project Manager
EMEC is an innovation catalyst pioneering the transition to a clean energy future.
EMEC is the world’s leading demonstration facility for testing wave and tidal energy technologies in the sea. Based in Orkney, the centre is also working on R&D projects looking at green hydrogen, floating wind and the decarbonisation of maritime and aviation sectors.
Assistant Project Manager
Salary: £34,918 – £42,859 plus contributory pension (placement on this scale depends on experience) | Type: Permanent post
Location: Orkney | Hours: Full and part-time applications welcomed
Join EMEC as an Assistant Project Manager gaining experience across EMEC’s project portfolio of wave and tidal energy, offshore wind, hydrogen, and energy systems projects, whilst working towards Project Manager qualifications.
In this role, you will manage projects safely, ensuring high quality outputs, whilst striving to reduce the time, cost and risk of demonstrating low carbon technologies.
You will play an active role in the continual development of the Project & Technical Team, supporting the management of the project lifecycle and liaising with relevant stakeholders to deliver work packages. The role will involve the coordination of resources, risk management, communications and reporting to funders.
Our ideal candidate has a broad educational background with experience in a project management focused environment. You should possess strong communication and decision-making skills. Knowledge of the maritime environment would be beneficial.
The role may involve some domestic and international travel for meetings.
Do you want to lead the charge in the renewable energy revolution?
Apply now
Thank you for your interest in working at EMEC. Please consider the job description and submit your C.V. to hr@emec.org.uk along with a covering letter explaining how you believe you fit the description for the post.
The following information must also be provided:
- A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.
- Written confirmation that you are eligible to work in the UK. Documentation will be requested if you successfully progress to the next stage of our recruitment process. For examples of eligibility proof, please visit www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checklist.
For an informal discussion about this post, please call Susan Learmonth on 01856 852006.
Closing date for applications: 1pm Friday 17th January 2025.
Interviews are planned for Thursday 30th January 2025.
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