Project Assistant

Iberdrola SA; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

36 days annual leave

Share schemes

Payroll Giving

Job summary

SP Energy Networks in Edinburgh is seeking a Project Assistant to support project managers and project development teams, assisting with financial administration and onboarding for key systems. You will become a recognized super user of SAP/financial systems, raise requisitions, update forecasts, and prepare weekly/monthly reports.

Excellent IT and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of financial management systems (SAP).
• Experience in a financial role for major construction or utility projects.
• High IT literacy and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase requisitions and calls off framework contracts.
• Lead financial training for project staff as required.
• Maintain department User Guides.
• Update financial forecasts, complete accruals and receipting invoices.
• Raising and populating sourcing requests for Shared Services/Networks tenders.
• Generate weekly/monthly financial reports.
• Be the business expert for financial systems and delegated purchasing.
• Support on-boarding IT setup and SAP overview sessions.

Skills

Financial management

Multitasking

IT literacy

Communication

Education

HND or equivalent in business

Tools

SAP

Job description

**Project Assistant Salary - from £37,760 per year with excellent benefits package and fantastic career progression opportunities. Location: Edinburgh Park or Cambuslang Permanent / Full Time****Closing Date: 17/09/26****Help us create a better future, quicker**ScottishPower’s RIIO-T3 Business Plan is a £12 billion investment to upgrade and expand the electricity transmission network across Central and Southern Scotland from 2026 to 2031. This exciting investment plan aims to connect up to 19GW of clean energy, support over 11,000 jobs, and accelerate the UK’s journey to Net Zero by 2035.**Role**Support the Project Managers, Project Development Managers and Project Teams, responsible for providing support for the development of SP Energy Networks Transmission projects portfolio.The role holder will work alongside project managers and project development managers to assist with key project management responsibilities including financial administration as well as supporting the onboarding and training of new staff in key systems. The role holder will become a recognised super user of Financial/Contract Management System.**What you’ll be doing***The jobholder will be responsible for the following tasks:*Raising purchase requisitions/orders and calling off framework contractsLead financial training for SPT Project staff as required.Maintain department User GuidesAssist Project Managers in updating financial forecasts, completing accruals and receipting invoices.Raising and populating sourcing requests for Shared Services/Networks tendersGenerate weekly/monthly financial reportsResponsible as business expert for financial systems to ensure users have an available point of reference for system & process issuesResponsible for delegated purchasing process within SPT ProjectsResponsible for direct payment process for legal, wayleaves etc.Financial breakdowns/reconciliations of projects and individual contracts.Weekly drop-in sessions for SAP PM/Delegated purchasingProject Manager onboarding (IT Setup/SAP Overview) sessionsProject setup activities in various systems**What you’ll bring**We are looking for individuals with good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.To be successful in this position you will need to demonstrate:* HND or equivalent in business discipline/related area and/or relevant experience* Significant experience of financial management systems (SAP)* Experience in a financial role for major construction or utility construction projects* Ability to multitask and work efficiently to meet deadlines* High degree of IT literacy* Strong communication skills***What’s in it for you***As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:* 36 days annual leave* Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave* Share Schemes* Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding* Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases* Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving* Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans* Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments* Life Assurance (4x salary)* Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support* Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more***Why SP Energy Networks***SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously.We’re investing £10 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy.With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [e-mail].