People In Power is a boutique engineering recruitment business that works exclusively on providing highly experienced people into the Power, Transmission & Distribution market across the UK, building on 10 years of industry knowledge.

Offering a full recruitment solution to Asset Owners, Consultancies, EPC''s, OEM''s, and ICP''s from inception to final handover. Our exceptional service and comprehensive understanding of the sector has allowed us to build an unrivalled network of clients and candidates.

We have exclusively partnered with a Principal Contractor to large multinational Data centre owners such as Google, Microsoft, Vantage and Amazon to provide the design, build and energisation of new connections up-to 132kv in and around the M25.

They are looking for an Assistant Project Manager-to support the successful delivery of industry recognised flagship-projects.-

Working alongside experienced Project Managers, you will assist in the design, planning, coordination and delivery of substations and cable infrastructure up to 132kV.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in utilities, power distribution or civil engineering who is looking to develop into a Project Manager within the high-voltage infrastructure.

You will support projects from initial design and pre-construction through procurement, construction, commissioning and client handover, ensuring work is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

What you''ll be doing:

• Assist with project planning, programming and monitoring against key milestones.
• Coordinate design activities between clients, consultants, ICPs, DNOs and internal design teams.
• Support the management of multidisciplinary project teams, including civil, electrical and cable installation contractors.
• Assist with procurement of subcontractors, materials and specialist suppliers.
• Monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance alongside commercial teams.
• Help prepare project documentation including programmes, RAMS, ITPs, quality documentation and commissioning plans.
• Attend design reviews, client meetings and progress meetings, producing minutes and tracking actions.
• Coordinate utility interfaces, outages, permits and third-party stakeholders.
• Monitor construction progress and support resolution of technical and programme issues.
• Ensure projects comply with CDM Regulations, health & safety legislation and-procedures.
• Assist with risk management, identifying issues and implementing mitigation plans.
• Support testing, commissioning and energisation activities.
• Ensure all project records, drawings and documentation are maintained accurately.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal departments.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Claire-from People in Power.