Assistant Project Manager

About the Role

We’re looking for a driven and collaborative Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of the Beauly to Peterhead Overhead Line (OHL) ASTI programme. Based in our Elgin office, you’ll work closely with the Project Manager and wider team to help steer the project from design through to commissioning and handover.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a change agent, motivating and inspiring a multi‑disciplinary team to achieve shared goals. You’ll play a key role in managing time, cost, quality, scope and risk, while ensuring customer and stakeholder satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Support PMs in developing, updating, and monitoring project programmes (Primavera P6 / MS Project).
• Track progress against agreed milestones, flagging delays and assisting in recovery planning.
• Ensure activities are aligned with NEC3 contract requirements, including Accepted Programme updates.
• Assist in contract administration (NEC awareness desirable).
• Support PMs with Early Warnings (EWNs), Compensation Events (CEs), and risk register management.
• Help monitor budgets, cost forecasts and cash flow against allocated work packages.
• Promote a positive safety culture, carrying out site safety walks and observations.
• Support RAMS reviews and ensure compliance with H&S legislation and BB procedures.
• Assist with quality documentation (ITPs, NCRs, audits) and environmental compliance tracking.
• Support engagement with subcontractors, designers, client (SSEN) and third parties (local authorities, landowners).
• Prepare meeting packs, take minutes and track actions to closure.
• Act as liaison between site teams and PM on day‑to‑day issues.
• Collect progress data (site diaries, daily records, KPI trackers).
• Contribute to weekly/monthly reports (Pulse Reports etc).
• Use digital tools (Power BI, Sypro, SharePoint, BIM 360, etc.) for data management.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers/graduates as appropriate.
• Gain experience towards Chartership/Professional Review.
• Develop skills to step up into a Project Manager role.

Qualifications – Essential

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in infrastructure/energy/construction projects (ideally transmission/OHL, civils, utilities or rail).
• Working knowledge of NEC3 contracts.
• Proficiency with MS Project or Primavera P6, plus standard MS Office suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Experience with major contractors or transmission projects.
• Exposure to commercial processes (EWNs, CEs, change management).
• Experience using project collaboration platforms (Sypro, Power BI etc.).
• SMSTS or equivalent H&S qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5 % EEs & 7 % ERs.
• Wellbeing sessions – non‑work‑related activities.
• Opportunity to join the company SIP scheme.
• Flexible benefits window – purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
• Reward platform with discounts on shopping, insurance, cars, etc.
• Hybrid working (where applicable).
• Enhanced company sickness scheme.
• Enhanced company maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption schemes.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year.

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We are a Diversity and Inclusion proud organisation, committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We invite applications from all backgrounds and encourage persons with disabilities, veterans and reservists to apply.

Location: Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom. Position: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time.