Assistant Project Manager

We are supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the search for an Assistant / Project Manager to join their growing team. The consultancy has a strong portfolio across the energy and infrastructure sectors delivering high-value projects through a range of frameworks flagship schemes and major infrastructure programmes.

The organisation operates a collaborative people-focused culture built around technical excellence professional development and long-term career progression. Teams work in close partnership with major clients to successfully deliver complex infrastructure programmes across the UK.

They are seeking talented individuals to join the team working alongside a leading UK energy organisation supporting projects across renewable energy generation electricity network upgrades battery storage facilities and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

There is a strong emphasis on structured learning and development including industry-leading support for professional qualifications such as APC with dedicated mentors assessors and a clearly defined training framework designed to support chartership progression.

Role Overview

The Assistant Project Manager will be based within the consultancy but seconded into a leading UK energy organisation working as part of a wider project management team delivering major infrastructure and low-carbon energy programmes.

The role will support the delivery of complex energy projects including renewable generation assets such as wind farms battery storage systems electricity network modernisation and EV charging infrastructure. Working under NEC contract frameworks the position will involve supporting project coordination governance and administrative delivery across multiple workstreams.

This is a hybrid role typically requiring 2-3 days in the office with the remainder working remotely with he position is based in Birkenhead. .

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the coordination and delivery of major energy infrastructure projects
• Assist with day-to-day project administration reporting and document control
• Maintain project programmes trackers and key milestone schedules
• Support NEC contract administration processes where required
• Coordinate with internal teams client stakeholders and external contractors
• Prepare agendas meeting minutes and action logs for project meetings
• Assist in monitoring risks issues and change control processes
• Provide general project support to ensure effective delivery across multiple workstreams

Training & Development

The organisation offers strong professional development support including structured APC training with:

• Dedicated mentors and assessors
• Regular technical training sessions and workshops
• A clear competency framework aligned to chartership progression
• Ongoing support towards achieving professional accreditation (e.g. MRICS)

Whats on Offer

• Exposure to major energy infrastructure programmes across the UK
• Involvement in renewable energy projects including wind farms and battery storage systems
• Opportunity to contribute to electricity network modernisation and EV charging infrastructure delivery
• Strong career development and structured progression pathways

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