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.
Job DescriptionDo you want to help shape the next generation of onshore wind projects in the UK?
As an Associate Project Manager – Onshore Wind, you will play a key role in developing projects that make the energy transition tangible. At Vattenfall, there is a way — and you can help build it.
What will you do?
You will support the development of onshore wind projects across England and Scotland, guiding them from early concept through to final investment decision. Working closely with experienced colleagues and external partners, you help ensure projects move forward in a structured and responsible way, directly contributing to the energy transition.
Your responsibilities include:
- Supporting Project Managers in delivering key milestones during the development phase of wind projects
- Maintaining project documentation such as timelines, risk registers, budgets and stakeholder plans
- Taking ownership of specific workstreams, for example stakeholder engagement, ecological surveys or design coordination
- Working closely with internal teams and external consultants to ensure alignment across project phases
- Engaging with landowners, public officials and local communities throughout the development process
- Promoting a safe and structured way of working within project teams
Location
The position is based in Hexham (Northumberland) or Edinburgh, with flexible and hybrid working options. The successful candidate has to be prepared to, on occasion, travel and work out of office hours. A Driving license is desirable, but not essential.
QualificationsYour profile
You bring initial experience in project environments and are looking to grow your career within renewable energy. You enjoy working together with different stakeholders and contributing to projects that evolve over time.
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a degree in a relevant field (e.g. engineering, environmental science or similar)
- Has around 3+ years of experience in a professional setting, ideally within infrastructure, energy or development projects
- Has a solid understanding of basic project management principles
- Communicates clearly in English, both written and spoken
- Feels comfortable engaging with a variety of stakeholders such as engineers, consultants and local communities
- Works in a structured and careful way when handling documentation, timelines and data
- Is open to learning and enjoys developing new areas of expertise
Nice to have:
- A formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or APM)
- Experience in renewable energy or large infrastructure development
The successful candidate will need to have the right to work in the UK
Additional InformationWhat we offer
At Vattenfall, you will join an organisation that is actively shaping the future of energy. We offer a meaningful role where learning, collaboration and development are central.
You can expect:
- A role with real impact on the development of new wind farms in the UK
- Broad exposure to project phases, from early design to investment decision
- A supportive and collaborative working environment with experienced colleagues
- Flexible working through hybrid and remote arrangements
- Opportunities to grow your skills and career within an international organisation
More Information
We welcome your application in English, no later than, August 9th 2026. 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 reassignment, age, disability, race, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or other belief or sexual orientation.
The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, DISA Global Solutions AB.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Skills Required
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g. engineering, environmental science or similar)
- Around 3+ years of professional experience, ideally in infrastructure, energy or development projects
- Solid understanding of basic project management principles
- Clear written and spoken English communication
- Ability to engage with stakeholders including engineers, consultants, landowners and local communities
- Structured and careful approach to documentation, timelines and data
- Right to work in the UK
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment screening
- Driving licence
- Formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or APM)
- Experience in renewable energy or large infrastructure development
What We Do
Vattenfall is a leading European energy company and a Swedish multinational power company owned by the Swedish state. As one of Europe's largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat, it generates, distributes, and sells energy across several markets. Vattenfall is committed to driving the transition toward a fossil-free energy system and enabling the fossil freedom that drives society forward.
