Assistant Programme Manager

Assistant Programme Manager

Location:

Glasgow (Office-based, 5 days per week)

Salary:
Up to £75,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Are you an organised and driven programme professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're working with a leading UK infrastructure organisation to recruit an Assistant Programme Manager to join a high-profile digital infrastructure team delivering complex, large-scale projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established Programme Management Office (PMO), supporting the successful planning, monitoring and delivery of major projects from pre-construction through to completion.

You'll work closely with experienced Programme Managers and Project Managers, gaining exposure to nationally significant programmes while developing your own career within a supportive and ambitious environment.

• Support the Programme Manager and PMO team in developing and maintaining project programmes.
• Produce and update project schedules across pre-construction and construction phases.
• Monitor contractor performance against approved baseline programmes.
• Track project progress, identify delays and highlight programme risks.
• Produce weekly and monthly programme reports for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Maintain project trackers and ensure programme information remains accurate and up to date.
• Support programme reviews and attend project progress meetings.
• Work closely with Project Managers and delivery teams to gather programme updates.
• Assist in monitoring project documentation and key delivery milestones.
• Provide programme analysis to support successful project delivery.

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification.
• CSCS Card.
• Experience using MS Project, Asta Power project or similar planning software.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of programme impacts on cost, risk and project delivery.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to UK project sites and regional offices when required.
• Eligibility to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance (or already hold DV clearance).

• Salary up to £75,000
• Excellent pension scheme
• Private healthcare options
• Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional holidays
• Professional membership paid annually
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing professional development and structured career progression
• Access to high-profile infrastructure projects with long-term career stability