Onshore Wind Development Trainee, Associate PM

Vattenfall; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vattenfall is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support our team of Project Managers on English and Scottish onshore wind projects in the development phase, from concept through to final investment decision. You will help develop business cases, navigate environmental surveys, and coordinate design and procurement activities in Great Britain.

The role focuses on delivering milestones, managing documentation, and leading select design-related workstreams while fostering collaboration across

Qualifications

• Self-starter who can work independently and be solution oriented.
• Team player with proactive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Support Onshore Wind Development Project Managers and teams to deliver milestones for pre-construction development in Great Britain.
• Maintain control of key project management documents and processes (timelines, plans, risk registers, budgets).
• Lead specific design-related workstreams such as stakeholder engagement plans, ecological surveys, or civil engineering design.
• Build long-term relationships with other Vattenfall departments and external consultants.
• Promote a safety-conscious, professional team and engage with landowners and public officials.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Independent working

Communications skills

English proficiency

IT skills

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Vattenfall is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support our team of Project Managers on English and Scottish onshore wind projects in the development phase, from concept through to final investment decision. You will help develop business cases, navigate environmental surveys, and coordinate design and procurement activities in Great Britain.

The role focuses on delivering milestones, managing documentation, and leading select design-related workstreams while fostering collaboration across