Deputy Project Manager

United Infrastructure Power T&D Limited; Alness; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid/remote options where relevant

33 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Job summary

United Infrastructure Power T&D Limited is seeking a Deputy Project Manager based in the Inverness area of Scotland. The role focuses on delivery excellence, supporting scope, schedule, cost, and risk management, and acting as the interface between engineering and project teams.

You will work on multi‑million‑pound projects, ensuring safety standards and adherence to procedures, while coordinating with stakeholders and partners to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Education in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Experience in data analysis, stakeholder management, cost estimation, project planning, and effective communication.
• Proven track record delivering multi‑million‑pound projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and plans project details.
• Designs activities using existing solutions.
• Maintains relationships with team and stakeholders.
• Negotiates changes with the sponsor/customer.
• Reports progress regularly.
• Manages external suppliers where applicable.
• Conducts kick‑off meetings and client meetings.
• Drafts project documents and organizes org charts.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Data analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

MS Project

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Short Description for Internal Candidates UI Power T&D are seeking a Deputy 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, resourcing and playing a pivotal role in the design interface between engineering and the project while providing clarity and assurance to stakeholders, overseeing progress, and adhering to organizational procedures and safety standards.

Descripion for External Candidates Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. UI Power T&D are seeking a Deputy 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, resourcing and playing a pivotal role in the design interface between engineering and the project 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 Deputy Project Manager, you'll support the PM in overseeing project delivery, 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. Suitably educated 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

Typical Responsibilities

• Reviews and plans project details
• Designs activities using existing solutions
• Maintains relationships with team and stakeholders
• Negotiates changes with the sponsor/customer
• Reports progress regularly
• Manages external suppliers, when applicable
• Solves problems
• Conducts kick‑off meetings
• Attends client meetings to understand requirements
• Drafts project documents
• Prepares organization charts and supports the PD in resourcing and workforce planning and development
• Chairs meetings and distributes minutes when applicable
• 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

What makes you remarkable?

• Suitably educated in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent qualifications/equivalent demonstrable experience
• Proven persuasion, negotiation, and communication skills
• Problem solver offering solutions
• Highly organised and takes initiative
• Demonstrated project delivery, with experience in but not limited to: Metrics and data analysis
• Business awareness
• Project Success and Benefits Management
• Stakeholder management
• Contract models
• Project initiation and quality assurance
• Legal and ethical requirements
• Project planning and progress tracking
• Document control
• Setting KPIs
• Operational handover
• Project management reporting
• Design safety standards

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.

Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation. Are you looking to be part of an exciting journey within an evolving business? Want to learn something new, every single day? Then you’ve come to the right place. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression, and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.

United Infrastructure operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be considered a gift and the candidate will be deemed to have been introduced directly. No fees will be payable in these circumstances