Project Assistant OnShore Wind

Electricity Supply Board; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Project Assistant for onshore wind projects in Scotland. This dynamic role involves supporting Project Managers in developing new and existing wind projects, preparing technical drawings using GIS and AutoCAD, and collaborating with external partners. You will play a crucial role in ensuring projects are construction-ready while engaging with stakeholders and managing environmental assessments. Join a forward-thinking company committed to achieving net-zero electricity by 2040, where your contributions will significantly impact the renewable energy landscape.

Benefits

Career development through mentoring and training

Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

Networking opportunities

Private medical insurance

Staff well-being programmes

Generous parental leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years work experience in project support.
• Knowledge of planning and environmental consenting processes.
• Ability to prepare site layout plans using GIS.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support during planning and construction stages.
• Prepare site feasibility plans and layout drawings.
• Assist with Environmental Impact Assessment Reports.

Skills

GIS Software

Stakeholder Engagement

AutoCAD

WindPRO

Education

SCQF Level 7 qualification or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS Software

WindPRO

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Category: Craft/Technical - Engineering Officers

Job Type: Full-time

Position Description

ESB Asset Development is charged with delivery of the new generation assets required to meet ESB’s Strategy of Net Zero by 2040. One key goal of the 2040 strategy is the de-carbonisation of our existing generation assets fleet. ESB Asset Development is seeking applications for the role of Project Assistant, Onshore wind. This is a broad-ranging and dynamic role. The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for assisting the team of Project Managers to development of new and current onshore wind projects in Scotland. The role will entail working in collaboration with our external development partners and within ESB’s project delivery team to deliver construction ready projects. Preparation of drawings for land access and project development layouts using GIS and other technical software is a key duty of this post, along with general project support duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Onshore wind team during the planning, pre-construction, and construction stages of wind farm projects
• Preparing initial site feasibility plans
• Preparing site layout, and route survey drawings using GIS, WindPro and AutoCad design software
• Preparing plans to accompany Option and Lease legal agreements
• Assist with desktop studies of proposed and existing wind farm projects
• Supporting the co-ordination and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR), and planning application preparation
• Supporting external stakeholder management including local communities and local authorities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 4 years work experience
• Excellent working knowledge of GIS software in the preparation of Site layout plans
• Ability to work with Ordnance Survey plans, topographic survey plans and other graphic formats to create accurate drawings for the development projects
• Knowledge of other CAD software as well asexperience of WindPRO would be an advantage
• Experience of stakeholder engagement and management
• Knowledge and experience of the various Planning and Environmental Consenting processes is desirable
• Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

• Minimum of SCQF Level 7 qualification or equivalent (Engineering, Construction, Architectural, Ecology, Surveying, Geography or Planning related discipline desirable)
• Or equivalent work experience is required.

Location

This position will be based in the ESB Glasgow Office (Inovo Building, 121 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD) with an element of home working, but will also be expected to travel through both Ireland and the UK for field work and meetings, as required.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting to

Regional Manager, Scotland, Onshore Renewables, Asset Development, Generation & Trading.

Why Work with Us?

• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• Opportunity for private medical insurance
• Access to staff well-being programmes.
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

13th May 2025

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail]

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact [e-mail]

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.