Assistant Project Manager

Field Energy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share scheme

Hybrid working

Professional development budget

Job summary

Field Energy is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support long-duration battery energy storage projects across the UK. You will work under the Project Manager to manage pre-construction, FID, construction, commissioning and handover, coordinating with Engineering, QHSE, Procurement, Legal and Development teams.

The role emphasizes engagement, resilience, and strong communication, with opportunities for progression and hands-on project management experience in a growing renewable energy

Qualifications

• Engineering, construction, science, commercial or project-management background with 3+ years experience.
• Experience on energy infrastructure projects is a bonus (batteries, HVDC, interconnectors).
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and resilient with a passion for project management.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers through pre-construction and Final Investment Decision (FID).
• Coordinate and support an internal project team and engage landowners to meet obligations.
• Support planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk registers and contract management.
• Assist in managing the construction phase to safely meet time, quality and budget targets.
• Promote health and safety culture across projects and ensure alignment with project contracts.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Construction

Open communication

Gantt charts

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

Department: DevCon

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - Remote

Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

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
  
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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

Benefits

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.

Read more about our values at www.field.energy

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.