Assistant Project Manager

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure provider in Glasgow is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support project oversight and coordination. The role involves monitoring budgets, managing relationships with contractors, and assisting in risk management. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or project management, and a minimum of 4 years’ experience in project delivery. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career growth

Professional development

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain SC clearance and work on base 3 days per week.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in project delivery.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to challenge Compensation Events.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in coordinating capital infrastructure projects.
• Monitor budgets and financial performance, preparing reports.
• Maintain relationships with contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Project delivery

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Degree in engineering or project management

Tools

Primavera P6

CEMAR

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Glasgow

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: TBC

Salary: Competitive

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry.

Role Details:

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the capital infrastructure project. Key duties include assisting with strategic planning, risk management, and quality control. The role requires strong communication with stakeholders and adaptability to changing project conditions, along with a solid grasp of project management principles and proactive problem-solving to ensure project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver at pace and demonstrate effective application of programme and project management skills, tools and techniques.
• Assist in contract administration and project controls
• Monitor budgets and financial performance, preparing stakeholder reports.
• Support assurance reviews and progress evaluations
• Maintain strong relationships with contractors and suppliers
• Review cost estimates, assess proposed changes, and analyse impacts.
• Ensure adherence to client processes and regulatory standards

Key Requirements

• Ability to obtain SC clearance and availability to work on base 3 days per week
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in project delivery
• Background in infrastructure and built environment works
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to challenge Compensation Events
• Hands‑on experience with NEC4 contracts and stakeholder management
• Good IT skills

Desirable

collaborative working style and adaptability, familiarity with Primavera P6 and CEMAR (or similar tools), experience in live operational environments, ability to follow due process in a regulated facility

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in engineering or project management
• NEC4 experience, along with membership of relevant professional body.

Desirable

NEC PRM accreditation or formal training, nuclear awareness training (NIC or similar)

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.