Assistant Project Manager (Electricity Transmission)

Location: Applicants must be based in one of the Scottish locations and spend 50% of the working week in the office: Lerwick, Aberdeen, Perth or Inverness.

Salary: £36,200–£54,400 plus car or car allowance, performance-related bonus and benefits.

Company

hirify.global owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland, developing infrastructure for a cleaner and more reliable electricity system.

What you will do

• Support a multi-skilled project team delivering transmission projects through development and construction phases.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor project activities with the Project Manager, stakeholders and framework supply-chain partners.
• Manage allocated work packages, support budget planning and prepare financial reports to maintain cost control.
• Deliver delegated packages in line with approved cost, programme and safety targets, including NEC3 contract administration, interface management and change control.
• Promote safety management systems and best practice across project teams.

Requirements

• Experience working in a project environment, ideally in construction and/or engineering.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements, including CDM Regulations and relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Understanding of NEC3 contract administration and project programming tools such as Primavera P6.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and understanding of project management systems and governance for large projects.
• Collaborative approach, enthusiasm, strong problem-solving skills and proactive handling of challenges.
• Full, current driving licence and ability to travel and attend sites regularly.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position with Flexible First working options.
• Hybrid working with 50% of the working week in the office.
• Private healthcare and gym membership discounts, online GP and 24/7 counselling.
• Interest-free loans for technology and transport season tickets, plus Cycle to Work scheme.
• Family benefits including maternity, adoption and paternity leave and pay.
• Equal-opportunity workplace with reasonable adjustments available during the application process.

Hiring process

• Apply online using the Apply Now option; applications are accepted online only.
• Successful candidates must complete a criminality check and credit check before starting work.