Assistant Project Manager – Transmission

Assistant Project Manager – Transmission

Department: Regulated Power

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stafford

Reporting To: Shaun Carrack

Location: UK |
Contract Type: Permanent |
Working Pattern: Full-Time | Office / Site Based

Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.

The Opportunity

OCU is delivering complex infrastructure projects that require strong coordination, planning and control. As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll support the delivery of projects from early planning through to completion, gaining exposure to all aspects of project management. If you’re looking to build a career in project management with structured development and real project experience, this is it.

• Support the planning and coordination of project activities and timelines
• Assist in developing project plans, scopes and resource requirements
• Track project progress, risks and dependencies
• Liaise with stakeholders to support communication and project updates
• Monitor budgets, costs and project performance against targets
• Prepare reports, documentation and project records
• Support quality assurance and ensure deliverables meet required standards
• Work alongside Project Managers to resolve issues and improve delivery

Essential:

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement ability
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Desirable:

• Degree or qualification in project management, business, engineering or similar
• Experience supporting projects in construction, utilities or infrastructure
• Familiarity with project management tools or methodologies
• Bonus if you have experience working in a fast-paced project environment

At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.

As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Nicola Stevenson at .

Our vacancies are typically advertised for two weeks; however, we reserve the right to close applications early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.