Assistant Project Manager - Substations

M Group Energy

The Role

Overview

Assist PM in UK substation projects, handling safety, coordination, and client liaison.

Key Responsibilities

  • programme updates
  • safety docs
  • change control
  • cost reconciliation
  • subcontractor procurement
  • compliance

Tasks

-Assisting the project manager in day to day management of site staff, issues arising from sites and design teams -Assisting with the project programme updates including, chasing information from the team and advising the Project manager of project status -Travel across the UK to sites as needed by the project manager -Input into the development and implementation of Safety documentation including Health and Safety Plans, Method Statements and Risk Assessments -Coordination of project activities as required by the Project Manager -Taking minutes and chasing through actions as needed by the project -Input into regular project reviews -Assist in monitoring performance of site staff with respect to Health and Safety, Quality and Environment -Arranging progress meetings, pre-start meetings and client audits -Ensure full compliance on projects with all MUS procedures and current industry legislation, guidance and best practice -Assisting in collation and identification of appropriate contractual change control -Assisting with Subcontractor procurement and programme -Working alongside all project support teams to ensure successful delivery of the project -Assisting with the capture of cost value reconciliation

Requirements

  • project management
  • electrical infrastructure
  • communication
  • driving licence
  • national grid

What You Bring

-Project Management qualification(s) and or Degree / Higher Education (preferred but not compulsory). -Understanding of the basic construction elements of the UK electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure. -Attendance at our main office on a regular/ as required by the project basis -Ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels, with the aptitude to distil complex messages for presentation to senior managers -Full UK driving licence - willingness to travel to and work from all sites throughout the UK -Previous experience or transferable skills; national grid experience preferred.

Benefits

-Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year -Private health care and health care cash plan for you -Matched or contributory pension scheme -Discretionary bonus scheme -Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes -Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave -25 days annual leave plus bank holidays -My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme -My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts -Reward and recognition scheme -Employee assistance programme -Life assurance

The Company

About M Group Energy

-Provides comprehensive energy, utilities, and infrastructure services across the UK and beyond. -Has consistently delivered complex projects on time and within budget with decades of experience. -Specializes in energy networks, smart meters, renewable energy solutions, playing a pivotal role in the transition to a sustainable future. -Typically involved in energy distribution systems, renewable installations, and utility infrastructure for large-scale developments. -Offers expertise in water, heating, and electrical services, addressing the evolving needs of modern infrastructures. -Known for exceptional project delivery, offering innovative solutions in an ever-changing sector.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Renewable Energy

Electric Vehicles (EV)

Metering

Home Decarbonisation

Water

Highways

Rail

Aviation

Telecom

Utility Infrastructure Maintenance

Installation

New Build

Rehabilitation Services

Transport

Telecommunication

Electrical Control and Instrumentation (EC&I)

Aviation Infrastructure

Rail Infrastructure

Security Clearance

-candidates may undergo third‑party background checks as part of hiring. -some roles require drug and alcohol testing during induction.