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.