Assistant Project Manager

United Living Group; Alness; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life insurance (4x)

Job summary

United Infrastructure Transmission & Distribution is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in the Inverness area to support delivery on multi‑million‑pound projects, guiding scope, schedule, cost and risk while maintaining safety standards and clear stakeholder communications.

A relevant technical degree or equivalent experience is required, along with proven project delivery skills in data analysis, planning and stakeholder engagement to oversee design and construction through to successful

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Demonstrated project delivery with metrics and data analysis.
• Stakeholder management and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and plans project details and monitors progress.
• Designs activities and coordinates with team and stakeholders.
• Reports progress and manages external suppliers.
• Leads meetings and drafts project documents.
• Tracks budgets, hours and spending with monitoring tools.
• Ensures design safety standards are followed.

Skills

Metrics & data analysis

Stakeholder management

Cost estimation

Project planning

Communication skills

Organised & proactive

Education

University degree in a technical discipline or equivalent

Tools

WBS & planning tools

Job description

Job Description

United Infrastructure Transmission & Distribution are seeking an Assistant Project Manager based in the Inverness area of Scotland. The role will ensure delivery excellence on assigned projects by effectively supporting managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk, while providing clarity and assurance to stakeholders, overseeing progress, and adhering to organizational procedures and safety standards. You will have experience of development and delivery of multi-million-pound projects to deliver safely, on-time and within budget. Experience of working on NGED, SSEN, NGET and similar transmission and distribution network operators would be advantageous.

The Role

As Assistant Project Manager, you'll support the PM in overseeing project delivery, managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk while ensuring stakeholder clarity, aligning with UI T&D and client goals, and applying high standards throughout all project phases, including design and construction, with essential experience in handling T&D project design and budgets. A relevant technical degree or equivalent demonstrable experience is required, along with proven project delivery skills in areas such as data analysis, stakeholder management, cost estimation, project planning, and effective communication, while demonstrating strong organisational abilities and initiative.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world. As a prominent provider of engineering and construction services in the UK transmission and distribution sector, we are dedicated to leading the way towards achieving net zero by 2050. We have secured a robust workstream for the upcoming years, offering a unique opportunity for successful candidates to contribute to our ongoing Project Management team’s outputs. Your involvement will help contribute to the expansion of network capacity crucial for fulfilling the UK government's 2030 objectives, Great British Energy’s mission and the pivotal transition to a sustainable, net-zero future.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

• Reviews and plans project details
• Designs activities using existing solutions
• Maintains relationships with team and stakeholders
• Negotiates minor changes with the sponsor/customer
• Reports progress regularly
• Manages external suppliers
• Solves problems
• Conducts kick-off meetings
• Attends customer meetings to understand requirements
• Drafts project documents
• Prepares organization charts
• Chairs meetings and distributes minutes
• Tracks progress and quality
• Uses tools to monitor plans, hours, budgets, and spending
• Communicates project info to the team and customer
• Reviews contractor quotes
• Keeps stakeholders informed and flags issues early
• Leads a small project team

Qualifications

At United Infrastructure, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

• University degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent qualifications and experience
• Demonstrated project delivery, with experience in:
• Metrics and data analysis
• Business awareness
• Project Success and Benefits Management
• Stakeholder management
• Cost estimation and invoicing
• Contract models
• Project initiation and quality assurance
• Legal and ethical requirements
• WBS, Networks, CPA, and task logic
• Project planning and progress tracking
• Document control
• Setting KPIs
• Operational handover
• Project management reporting
• Design safety standards
• Proven persuasion, negotiation, and communication skills
• Highly organised and takes initiative

With secured workstream for years to come and a people-focused approach, this opportunity comes with excellent benefits.

Applicants must have proof of Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK