Project Management Officer

Windward Energy group.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work structure

Flexitime

No meeting Fridays

28 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Annual pay review

Pension contributions

Electric car scheme

Cycle to Work

Tech scheme

Life assurance

Travel insurance

Team socials

Job summary

Windward Energy group is seeking a Project Management Officer in Cardiff to join the Development team. The PMO will support Project Managers across a portfolio of grid connection projects as the team secures planning consent, followed by construction and operation of grid assets.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, a no-meeting Friday culture, and a comprehensive benefits package as the company grows in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong personal resilience and hugely adaptable to situations.
• Excellent organisational and governance skills.
• Highly proficient IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS project.
• Ability to confidently handle and co-ordinate inputs from team members.
• Knowledge in planning, risk as well as interface management, and cost control.
• Experience in project management, commercial management and/or of the PMO function within a delivery organisation.
• An understanding of and experience in working in the renewable energy industry would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• For a portfolio of projects: Implement, maintain and support the projects development team in reporting to key stakeholders including the Board including compilation of KPI information in a clear and professional format.
• Manage the project governance framework to enable a structured approach, including support to established approvals processes.
• Maintain and monitor the established risk register, facilitating risk reviews and updates to mitigation measures.
• Maintain action logs, decision logs and issue registers as needed to support the project management.
• Manage and maintain cost planning, forecasting and budget management across multiple contracts and projects including cost reporting.
• Manage and maintain oversight and tracking of contract changes such as variations and early warnings.
• Maintain document filing structures and version control to support document management.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Resilience & adaptability

Governance & organisation

Stakeholder coordination

Planning & risk management

PMO experience

Renewables knowledge

Tools

MS Project

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Project Management Officer

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Department: Development

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cardiff

Reporting To: Danny James

Compensation: £37,000 / year

Description

The PMO will form a key part of a project team developing a portfolio of grid connection projects across Wales. The role will support our Project Managers and Senior Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle as the team seeks planning consent for critical infrastructure on the route to net zero, followed by construction and operation of the new grid network assets.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high growth business and play a key role in its continued success.

Key Responsibilities

For a portfolio of projects:

• Implement, maintain and support the projects development team in reporting to key stakeholders including the Board including compilation of KPI information in a clear and professional format.
• Manage the project governance framework to enable a structured approach, including support to established approvals processes.
• Maintain and monitor the established risk register, facilitating risk reviews and updates to mitigation measures.
• Maintain action logs, decision logs and issue registers as needed to support the project management.
• Manage and maintain cost planning, forecasting and budget management across multiple contracts and projects including cost reporting.
• Manage and maintain oversight and tracking of contract changes such as variations and early warnings.
• Maintain document filing structures and version control to support document management

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong personal resilience and hugely adaptable to situations.
• Excellent organisational and governance skills.
• Highly proficient IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS project.
• Ability to confidently handle and co-ordinate inputs from team members.
• Knowledge in planning, risk as well as interface management, and cost control.

• Experience in project management, commercial management and/or of the PMO function within a delivery organisation.
• An understanding of and experience in working in the renewable energy industry would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Hybrid work structure with the option to work from home or in the office as needed.
• Flexitime with the ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.
• Fridays are allocated as 'no meeting' days to ensure down time at the end of the week.
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support.
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus.
• Employer pension contributions up to 7%.
• Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech scheme - discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones, iPads for personal use
• Life assurance cover and income protection.
• Travel insurance.
• Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.
• Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.