Project Coordinator, Downing Renewable Developments

Project Coordinator, Downing Renewable Developments

Title: Project Manager - Delivery

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Department: Downing Renewable Developments

To apply, you must have the full right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Downing is dedicated to delivering investments that matter – for our economy, our health, our society, our local communities and our environment.

For over 35 years, our highly experienced team and our entrepreneurial spirit has driven us to seek out long‑term and unique opportunities that solve challenges faced by investors, companies and society.

From our headquarters in the City of London, and from offices in Cardiff, Glasgow, Helsinki and Stockholm, we structure and manage innovative investments that meet specific investor needs and look to the future with conviction. Our 200‑plus employees drive our vision of long‑term value creation, which we achieve by being bold, straightforward and ambitious.

Guided by these principles we have a broad range of investment opportunities. Our private market offerings include renewable energy infrastructure, private equity and private credit. In public markets, we have a boutique of specialist fund managers that provide a distinctive suite of investment mandates.

As a certified B Corp, we take our responsibilities, to our investors, our stakeholders and society, seriously. We invest for return while always considering our impact on the world.

Diversity is important to us, and we see the benefits that having a team with a range of backgrounds and perspectives can bring. We are bold and ambitious, straightforward and we support each other. These core values are vital to everything we do – from the businesses we invest in, to the people we hire.

Downing Renewable Developments (DRD) is a renewable development team, responsible for identifying suitable renewable energy project opportunities and then undertaking the required grid connection, land agreement and planning processes to obtain successfully developed projects. Following the development phase of the projects, they will then be constructed and operated long term.

Are you enthusiastic about renewable energy and looking to play a key role in delivering major construction projects? We’re looking for a Project Coordinator to join our Glasgow‑based Renewable Construction team.

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating resources, meetings, and project information to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of multiple renewable construction projects. You’ll support the planning and organisation of all project activities, ensuring they are completed within the agreed time frames, budget, and scope.

Project Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate project resources, meetings, and information to support the successful delivery of renewable construction projects.
• Maintain regular communication with project managers, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Organise, attend, and actively participate in project and stakeholder meetings.
• Prepare presentation materials and ensure timely communication of key updates.

Documentation & Reporting / Financial tracking

• Prepare and deliver progress reports, including schedule updates, and support the Project Managers with all budgets related financial activities.
• Document all project activities, including inspection records, daily updates, change orders, and as‑built documentation.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, accessible, and compliant with required frameworks.

Project Delivery Support

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and tracking of tasks.
• Provide administrative and operational support across the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project deadlines and ensure all actions and tasks are followed up and completed on time.
• Undertake project‑related tasks required to support successful delivery.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify and assess project risks or issues, proposing solutions where appropriate.
• Work with project managers to support mitigation actions and maintain project stability.

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