Assistant Electrical Project Manager

East of England

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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