Junior Project Development Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing energy infrastructure company based in London is seeking a Junior Project Development Manager to support senior management in project assessments and feasibility. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional interested in the low-carbon energy sector. You'll gain hands-on experience in managing projects while contributing to innovative low-carbon heat network initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Pension

Private healthcare

Electric car lease scheme

Cycle-to-work

Wellbeing support

Tailored L&D

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or 1-2 years' experience in energy, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Curious about low-carbon energy and keen to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior managers with project assessments and feasibility studies.
• Gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement and project bids.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree-level qualification in engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Junior Project Development Manager – London

£40,000 - £45,000 DOE + discretionary bonus + 25 days holiday (with buy/sell options) + pension + private healthcare + electric car lease scheme + cycle-to-work + wellbeing support + tailored L&D

Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to kickstart your career in the low-carbon energy sector?

Do you want to join an innovative business where you'll receive mentorship, hands-on experience, and real progression opportunities in shaping the future of UK heat networks?

My client is a fast-growing energy infrastructure business investing in and delivering large-scale, low-carbon heat network projects across the UK. You\'ll contribute to moving potential projects from pre-contract development through to technically and commercially viable schemes, while supporting senior managers in driving expansion, feasibility, and funding applications. This role offers a fantastic learning environment and exposure to the full lifecycle of pioneering low-carbon projects, from design and commercial assessment to stakeholder engagement and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Support senior managers with project assessments, feasibility studies, commercial modelling, stakeholder engagement, and preparation of bids and funding applications.
• Gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle while building the skills needed to manage your own projects as you progress.
• Contribute to commercial modelling, techno-economic assessments, and project feasibility.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement, including clients, contractors, and local authorities.
• Help prepare project bids, briefs, and funding applications.
• Learn to interpret technical, commercial, and regulatory information to support project decisions.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or 1-2 years' experience in energy, utilities, or infrastructure
• Degree-level qualification in engineering, technical, or related discipline
• Strong Excel skills and willingness to learn techno-economic modelling
• Organised, self-motivated, and confident in verbal and written communication
• Curious about low-carbon energy and keen to develop technical, commercial, and project management skills

Reference Number: 262079

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Maleek Randley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.