Mechanical Associate Project Manager / Junior Project Manager – Energy & Infrastructure

Summary

OXBO are partnering with a fast-growing UK energy company that is transforming how large logistics and industrial sites power their operations.

Following significant project wins and continued growth, the business is opening a new office in Leeds and is looking for a Junior Project Manager, with a mechanical leaning, to support the delivery of complex, cutting-edge energy infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone earlier in their project management career to join a scaling company and gain exposure to innovative distributed energy projects, working alongside experienced engineers and project managers.

You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of large-scale energy infrastructure projects while developing your technical and project management expertise.

The Opportunity

You will support the delivery of technically interesting energy projects for major logistics and industrial clients across the UK.

These sites require bespoke energy solutions combining private electrical networks, grid connections and on-site generation technologies.

Working closely with senior project managers, engineering teams and contractors, you will help coordinate projects from design through construction and commissioning, ensuring projects are delivered safely and efficiently.

Projects may include combinations of:

• 11kV+ private electrical distribution networks
• Utility and DNO grid connections
• Solar PV generation
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Combined Heat & Power (CHP)
• Backup and resilience generation

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the delivery of multi-technology energy infrastructure projects
• Assisting with DNO applications and grid connection processes
• Coordinating internal engineering, design and construction teams
• Supporting project planning, scheduling and reporting
• Working with contractors and suppliers to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently
• Attending project meetings with clients and stakeholders
• Supporting site activities during construction and commissioning phases
• Assisting with the management of multiple projects across logistics and industrial sites

What We're Looking For

• Engineering qualification or relevant technical background (eg mechanical, chemical, building services, civil etc)
• 2–5 years experience working on electrical infrastructure, power, utilities, or energy projects
• Experience working for an EPC, M&E contractor, utility contractor, or energy developer is beneficial
• Exposure to grid connections, HV/LV systems, or energy infrastructure projects
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Eagerness to develop a career in project management within the energy sector
• Based in Leeds or within commuting distance (once office opens)
• Full right to work in the UK

Experience working on HV/LV systems, substations, grid connections, solar or energy infrastructure would be highly beneficial.

Why Join?

• Join a rapidly growing energy business operating at the forefront of the distributed energy market
• Gain exposure to technically complex projects combining multiple energy technologies
• Be part of a growing team helping establish a new northern office
• Excellent opportunity for career development within project management

Package

• Competitive salary + benefits
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working (2–3 days per week in the Leeds office once open)
• If you're interested in developing your career in energy infrastructure and working on innovative projects across the UK, we'd love to hear from you.