About the role
We're looking for a driven and collaborative Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of the Beauly to Peterhead Overhead Line (OHL) ASTI programme. Based in our Elgin office, you'll work closely with the Project Manager and wider team to help steer the project from design through to commissioning and handover.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be a change agent, motivating and inspiring a multi-disciplinary team to achieve shared goals. You’ll play a key role in managing time, cost, quality, scope, and risk, while ensuring customer and stakeholder satisfaction.
What you'll be doing
- Programme & Delivery
- Support PMs in developing, updating, and monitoring project programmes (Primavera P6 / MS Project).
- Track progress against agreed milestones, flagging delays and assisting in recovery planning.
- Ensure activities are aligned with NEC3 contract requirements, including Accepted Programme updates.
- Commercial & Contractual
- Assist in contract administration (NEC awareness is desirable (see below) not essential).
- Support PMs with Early Warnings (EWNs), Compensation Events (CEs), and risk register management.
- Help monitor budgets, cost forecasts and cash flow against allocated work packages.
- Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)
- Promote a positive safety culture including carrying out site safety walks and observations.
- Support RAMS reviews and ensure compliance with H&S legislation and BB procedures.
- Assist with quality documentation (ITPs, NCRs, audits) and environmental compliance tracking.
- Stakeholder & Team Coordination
- Support engagement with subcontractors, designers, client (SSEN) and third parties (local authorities, landowners).
- Prepare meeting packs, take minutes and track actions to closure.
- Act as liaison between site teams and PM on day-to-day issues.
- Reporting & Information Management
- Collect progress data (site diaries, daily records, KPI trackers).
- Contribute to weekly/monthly reports (Pulse Reports etc).
- Use digital tools (Power BI, Sypro, SharePoint, BIM 360, etc.) for data management.
- Leadership & Development
- Supervise and mentor junior engineers/graduates as appropriate.
- Gain experience towards Chartership/Professional Review.
- Develop skills to step up into a Project Manager role.
Who we're looking for
Essential:
- Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
- Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in infrastructure/energy/construction projects (ideally transmission/OHL, civils, utilities or rail).
- Working knowledge of NEC3 contracts.
- Proficiency with MS Project or Primavera P6, plus standard MS Office suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:
- Experience with major contractors or transmission projects.
- Exposure to commercial processes (EWNs, CEs, change management).
- Experience using project collaboration platforms (Sypro, Power BI etc.).
- SMSTS or equivalent H&S qualification.
- Full UK driving licence.
Why work for us
Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:
- Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
- Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
- Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
- Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
- Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
- Hybrid working (where applicable)
- Enhanced company sickness scheme
- Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
- Employee assistance programme
- Up to 2 days volunteering per year
- Company funded social events.
In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.
We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.
We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.
Job Reference: BBUK15308
