Project Consultant – Pumped Storage Hydropower

Statkraft is seeking a Project Consultant for a Pumped Storage Hydropower project in the UK. The role involves supporting project delivery, coordinating workstreams, analyzing data, and engaging stakeholders. Candidates should have strong project management experience, analytical skills, and the ability to produce high-quality materials. The position is a short-term consultancy for up to 12 months, requiring travel to UK sites.
Company Description

Location: (UK-wide) – Travel to UK sites will be required

Contract Type: Short term consultancy (up to 12 months)

We are looking for an experienced Project Consultant to support the delivery of a major Pumped Storage Hydropower project. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most significant low carbon infrastructure developments.

Job Description
• Support the Project Director in coordinating major workstreams, including technical/construction, commercial & finance and partnering.
• Assist with end to end project delivery across development, procurement, commercial and construction phases.
• Collect, analyse and interpret commercial, regulatory and development data to generate insights and strengthen cross workstream decision making.
• Develop high quality materials, including slide decks, visuals, memos and briefings.
• Support macro level programme planning for 2026 and integration across multiple functions.
• Coordinate cross functional teams to maintain schedule, budget, governance and technical compliance.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement activities involving communities, politicians, landowners, suppliers and other external partners.
• Contribute to project planning, budgeting, reporting, risk monitoring and organisational alignment.
• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and disciplined delivery within the project team.

Qualifications
• Strong project coordination or project management experience, ideally in infrastructure, energy, construction, or similar complex environments.
• Excellent analytical skills and an ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights.
• Skilled in producing high quality presentations and written materials.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive, organised and able to work independently at pace.

If you're interested in contributing to a major renewable energy project and can commit to a 6 –12-month engagement, we’d love to hear from you.

Direct applicants only – agencies will not be considered.