Junior Project Coordinator (P&C)

Alight; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in London seeks a Junior Project Coordinator to support solar projects across Europe. This role offers a unique opportunity for career growth through hands-on exposure to all project phases and collaboration with experienced teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering or Project Management and is proactive, organized, and detail-oriented. Flexible working hours and career development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for professional development

Company gatherings

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in coordination, operations, or project support.
• Ideally, previous exposure to the renewable energy or construction sectors.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, scheduling, and monitoring of project timelines.
• Help track project budgets, costs, and procurement activities.
• Keep project documentation up to date.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

MS Office

Project tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project)

Job description

Are you ready to kick-start your career in renewable energy and help bring solar projects to life across Europe?

At Alight, our purpose is simple yet bold: to kick carbon off the grid by helping businesses save money with solar from day one. As one of Europe’s leading solar independent power producers (IPPs), we develop, own, and operate solar and battery storage projects that help accelerate the energy transition.

Now, we’re looking for a Junior Project Coordinator to join our Procurement & Construction team, supporting the delivery of solar projects across Europe. This is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a fast-moving international environment, working side by side with experienced engineers, project managers, and commercial teams who are redefining how solar projects are built and delivered.

Your impact

As a Junior Project Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in helping our projects move smoothly from early negotiation to final construction. You’ll make sure deliverables are tracked, stakeholders stay aligned, and documentation remains organized — keeping our projects on schedule and on budget.

You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to every phase of a project: from supporting tender processes and partners selection to visiting construction sites and learning how large‑scale solar projects come together. This is a learning‑rich, fast‑paced environment where curiosity and initiative are highly valued.

Key Objectives & Responsibilities

During the negotiation phase, you will:

• Support in preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and assisting with partners selection.
• Help negotiate and prepare contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist in the preparation of final documentation for contract sign-off.
• Participate in site visits across Europe with your manager.

During Project Execution, You Will

• Support the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Help track project budgets, costs, and procurement activities.
• Record and follow up on project risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure partners deliver on time and within scope.
• Support internal reporting, presentations, and communication updates.

General Contributions

• Keep project documentation up to date (meeting notes, progress reports, risk registers).
• Help improve tools, workflows, and internal processes to strengthen team efficiency.

We’re looking for you

We believe you’re a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong desire to grow in renewable energy project management. You’re organized, collaborative, and ready to learn from experienced team members while taking initiative in your own development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management
• 0–2 years of experience in coordination, operations, or project support (internships included)
• Ideally, previous exposure to the renewable energy or construction sectors.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with project tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project) is a plus.
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.
• Based in Madrid, we might consider other areas in Spain
• We might consider people based in the UK

What’s In It For You

You’ll be part of an entrepreneurial scale‑up with a flat, coaching-oriented culture and a strong focus on learning and growth. We work in a hybrid and international environment where people are trusted to take ownership and thrive.

At Alight, You’ll Find

• A diverse and supportive team driven by purpose and collaboration.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid setup.
• Opportunities for professional development and on-the-job learning.
• Company gatherings every quarter (think sailing, skiing, and more).
• A fun and active office culture — from breakfasts and afterworks to yoga and sports events.

Sounds like a fit? Apply today!