Assistant Project Manager

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

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United Infrastructure Power T&D are seeking an Assistant Project Manager based in the Dumfries area of Scotland. The role will ensure delivery excellence on assigned projects by effectively managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk, while providing clarity and assurance to stakeholders, overseeing progress, and adhering to organizational procedures and safety standards.

United Infrastructure Power T&D have works issued under the Scottish Power Strategic Framework and are recruiting for an Assistant Project Manager to support on an overhead lines project based in the Dumfries area. This role is site based, and you will need to be flexible in your work location as you will be away from home for periods of time and will travel and work.

As Assistant Project Manager, you’ll support the Project Director in overseeing project delivery, managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk while ensuring stakeholder clarity, aligning with UI Power T&D and client goals, and applying high standards throughout all project phases, including design and construction, with essential experience in handling T&D project design and budgets.

A relevant technical degree or equivalent demonstrable experience in a related sector is required, along with proven project delivery skills in areas such as construction management, stakeholder management, cost estimation, project planning, and effective communication, while demonstrating strong organisational abilities and initiative.

As a prominent provider of engineering and construction services in the UK transmission and distribution sector, we are dedicated to leading the way towards achieving net zero. We have secured a robust workstream for the upcoming years, offering a unique opportunity for successful candidates to contribute to our ongoing Project Management team’s outputs. Your involvement will help contribute to the expansion of network capacity crucial for fulfilling the UK government’s 2030 objectives, Great British Energy’s mission and the pivotal transition to a sustainable, net-zero future.

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own
• Commitment to continued…