Assistant Project Manager

United Infrastructure Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Hybrid/remote options

Diversity and inclusion

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Professional development

Global connections

Job summary

United Infrastructure Power T&D is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support overhead lines projects in the Dumfries area. You will manage scope, schedule, cost and risk, ensuring stakeholder clarity and site safety.

You’ll work under the Project Director, coordinating with subcontractors and internal teams. A technical degree or equivalent experience is required, with proven delivery skills in construction management and planning.

Qualifications

• A relevant technical degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Proven project delivery experience in construction management, stakeholder management, and cost estimation.
• Experience with Transmission and Distribution projects is an advantage.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• General management of the project to deliver targets in safety, time, cost quality and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors and suppliers to deliver on time and budget.
• Work with Commercial team to align commercial and operations.
• Ensure programme reflects progress and plans.
• Prepare and submit client correspondence.
• Contribute to development of execution plans for future phases.
• Active customer and stakeholder engagement to support project delivery.

Skills

Project delivery

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Cost estimation

Project planning

Communication

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience.

If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

Short Description for Internal Candidates

United Infrastructure Power T&D are seeking an Assistant Project Manager based in the Dumfries area of Scotland. The role will ensure delivery excellence on assigned projects by effectively managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk, while providing clarity and assurance to stakeholders, overseeing progress, and adhering to organizational procedures and safety standards.

Description for External Candidates

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

United Infrastructure Power T&D have works issued under the Scottish Power Strategic Framework and are recruiting for an Assistant Project Manager to support on an overhead lines project based in the Dumfries area. This role is site based, and you will need to be flexible in your work location as you will be away from home for periods of time and will travel and work.

The Role

As Assistant Project Manager, you’ll support the Project Director in overseeing project delivery, managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk while ensuring stakeholder clarity, aligning with UI Power 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 in a related sector is required, along with proven project delivery skills in areas such as construction management, stakeholder management, cost estimation, project planning, and effective communication, while demonstrating strong organisational abilities and initiative.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming theworld .

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. 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

Typical Responsibilities:

• In support of the Project Director, general management of the project to deliver targets in respect of safety, time, cost quality and customer satisfaction.
• Coordination and management of subcontractors and suppliers to deliver the agreed works on time and budget.
• Work closely with the Commercial team ensuring that all matters relating to commercial and operations are fully aligned and managed.
• Ensure the programme for the works accurately reflects progress to date and plans to complete.
• Prepare and submit correspondence to the client in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Contribute to development of execution plans for future phases of the project.
• Active customer and stakeholder engagement to support project delivery.

What makes you remarkable?

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 the Transmission and Distribution sector, or a related sector with a focus on groundworks and civil engineering.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.