Assistant Electrical Project Manager

Scope of the role

• As an Assistant Electrical Project Manager, you’ll support the delivery of HV projects (£5m–£50m) from site through to completion, working closely with the Project Manager and wider project team.

• This is a delivery-focused role with a strong electrical bias, ideal for someone who understands, or is looking to develop their understanding of, how substations and HV works are actually built and delivered on site.

• You’ll work alongside experienced Project Managers, Site Managers and Supervisors, gaining responsibility across key areas of project delivery. As your experience and capability develop, you’ll have a clear path towards taking greater ownership of projects and progressing into a Project Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in leading HV infrastructure projects from mobilisation through to completion

• Assist with delivering projects safely, on programme, and within budget

• Support the Project Manager with the day-to-day management of project delivery

• Monitor progress on site and highlight issues, risks and potential delays

• Assist with coordinating project activities across different workstreams

• Take responsibility for delegated areas of project delivery and ensure they are completed effectively

• Support the delivery of substation and electrical installation works

• Develop a strong understanding of what “good” looks like in HV delivery

• Assist with coordination between design, installation, testing and commissioning

• Work closely with the Project Manager and site teams to ensure electrical works are delivered to the required standards

• Develop your technical understanding of HV infrastructure and electrical installation

• Identify and raise technical or delivery issues where appropriate

Background

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience working within electrical, HV, substation or infrastructure projects

• Some experience supporting the delivery of construction or engineering projects

• An understanding of electrical installation and/or HV works

• Experience working with site teams and subcontractors

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Confidence working with clients, colleagues and project stakeholders

• A hands-on, delivery-focused mindset

• The ability to take responsibility and work proactively

• A willingness to learn and develop towards a Project Manager position

• Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Site Engineer, Electrical Engineer or similar would be advantageous.

• Experience within HV, substations or electrical infrastructure would be highly desirable