Assistant Project Manager

Overview

Assist PM delivering 400kV line upgrade, managing team, budgets, safety.

Key Responsibilities

• tender input
• project planning
• team management
• cost control
• financial reporting
• safety management

Tasks

-Provide input to tender packages and contract specifications. You’ll assist with tender assessments, take part in commercial negotiations, and support ongoing contract management, while building your understanding of the Large Capital Projects Governance process. -Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to plan, execute, and monitor project activities, ensuring timely completion of tasks and deliverables. You will communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand project needs and goals, while consistently demonstrating SSE’s core leadership values. -Help manage a multi-skilled project team, supporting the successful delivery of transmission projects to cost, quality, and timescales during both the development and construction phases. This includes working between office and site locations as required, with an initial focus on an overhead line upgrade project based in Edzell, Angus. -Manage work packages with a focus on value and efficiency, contribute to budget planning, and support the preparation of financial reports. You’ll play a key role in maintaining cost control and overall commercial awareness throughout the project lifecycle. -Promote a strong safety culture, developing a clear understanding of safety management systems and best practices, and ensuring project teams operate in line with SSE’s safety expectations and values.

Requirements

• nec3
• p6
• cdm
• hse
• construction
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Understanding of NEC3 contract administration and project programming software such as P6. -Familiarity with health and safety requirements, including knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, and Health Safety and Environmental Legislation. -Experience working in a project environment, ideally within construction and/or engineering. -Proven experience working collaboratively in teams to achieve goals, demonstrating enthusiasm, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to challenges.

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About Ssen Transmission

-plays a key role in delivering electricity to millions of people across the UK, powering homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. -specializes in integrating renewable energy, including wind and solar, into the national grid, supporting the UK's transition to net zero. -focuses on maintaining and upgrading high-voltage infrastructure to meet future energy demands and enhance grid resilience. -typical projects include major infrastructure upgrades, large-scale energy transmission systems, and facilitating the connection of renewable power sources. -is at the forefront of using digital technologies and innovation to improve grid efficiency and performance. -notable for its commitment to future-proofing the energy landscape, continues to lead the way in providing smart, sustainable energy solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-criminality check required -credit check required