Assistant Project Manager

Overview

Assist PM/PRGM delivering capital projects, manage budgets, reports, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• controls system
• procurement liaison
• pmo reporting
• project planning
• risk management
• client reporting

Tasks

-Organise mission-focused work team meetings including actions arising. -Help prepare reports for monthly client reviews. -Become a Project Controls Systems "superuser". -Procurement - Liaison with our Supply Chain strategies and representatives for supply of contracts and materials. -Where required produce Governance documentation. -Asset Management - Liaison throughout the project lifecycle to ensure scope and cost are managed and completed project meets project mandate. -Programme Management Office (PMO) – Support in the reporting of All project reporting- Monthly and yearly expenditure, Risk, Rigs, Review and acceptance of gate papers to allow project progression within UK Power Networks budget, time and quality parameters -Project Planner - Liaison with the planning team to ensure information is communicated to facilitate reliable project forecasts and expenditure information for reporting -Project Manager – the APM will take daily direction and guidance from while delivering the projects -Support in gaining project approvals and subsequently manage project expenditure within the sanctioned budgetary limits. Governance gates B, C and D. -To support the PM or PRGM in the monthly reporting of Projects. -Programme Manager - The Trainee will take daily direction and guidance from the while delivering the projects. -Mitigating scope change and risk across projects. -Connections Project Manager – Liaison with in the delivery of Customer funded projects -Compile input to weekly safety reports. -Portfolio Manager – Will oversee the development of the Trainee and assign them to a Programme of works. -Network operations - Liaison throughout the project lifecycle to ensure the network is not compromised and that the project is delivered following operational requirements for the end user. -Design Team – Consultation with the Design engineers on the specification and design Progress for the delivery of the project to time cost and quality of the design deliverables -Support in identifying and managing project risks and opportunities. -To support the PM or PRGM in delivering a portfolio of projects, to required Programme and Output Dates. -HSEQ Team - for ensure safety is at the forefront of the project delivery -Quantity Surveyor – Liaison with the commercial team to ensure data is accurate for project forecasts and expenditure information for reporting. -Where required compilation of Project Execution Plans (PEPs), Project Quality Plans (PQPs) and Contractual Documents. -Ensure that project lessons learnt are captured and implemented within the team. -To support the PM or PRGM in the delivery of a portfolio of projects ensuring all safety, quality and environmental standards are observed. -To Support the Project Manager or Programme Manager in delivering large and high profile projects, managing several contracts and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• cscs
• iosh
• professional membership
• hnc
• lv/hv
• project delivery

What You Bring

-Safety Management CSCS / IOSH preferred but not essential -Membership of a professional institute IEE, ICE or APM or equivalent preferred but not essential -An engineering discipline or project management qualification to HNC level preferred ONC or equivalent required. -Exposure/ practical experience of LV/HV or EHV electrical distribution network (Transmission/DNO/ Private Networks) is desirable -Demonstrable work experience in a project delivery / construction environment.

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Programme -Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products -Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) -23 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays. -Training will be provided to the successful candidate -Occupational Health support -Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan -Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid -Discounted gym membership -Private Medical Cover -Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes

About Uk Power Networks

-It has built resilience through landmark innovation—funded by Ofgem—for projects like Low Carbon London and Flexible Plug & Play, pioneering smart grid integration. -The company architected and maintains private networks serving Heathrow, Stansted, London Underground and Canary Wharf, showcasing its aptitude in high-stakes infrastructure. -Its rollout of pole-support trusses and smart connection portals highlights a knack for clever engineering that minimizes disruption while boosting reliability. -From carrying legacy cables to orchestrating EV infrastructure and hydrogen experimentation, its story is one of transforming traditional power delivery for modern demands.

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