Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd UK are seeking an Assistant Project Manager based in the Inverness area of Scotland. The role will ensure delivery excellence on assigned projects by effectively supporting managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk, while providing clarity and assurance to stakeholders, overseeing progress, and adhering to organizational procedures and safety standards.
You will have experience of development and delivery of multi-million-pound projects to deliver safely, on-time and within budget. Experience of working on NGED, SSEN, NGET and similar transmission and distribution network operators would be advantageous. Apply now to join our team and take your career to the next level!

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THE ROLE

As Assistant Project Manager, you’ll support the PM in overseeing project delivery, managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk while ensuring stakeholder clarity, aligning with Wood T&D and client goals, and applying high standards throughout all project phases, including design and construction, with essential experience in handling T&D project design and budgets.
A relevant technical degree or equivalent demonstrable experience is required, along with proven project delivery skills in areas such as data analysis, stakeholder management, cost estimation, project planning, and effective communication, while demonstrating strong organisational abilities and initiative.

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

• University degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent qualifications and experience
• Demonstrated project delivery, with experience in:
• Metrics and data analysis
• Business awareness
• Project Success and Benefits Management
• Stakeholder management
• Cost estimation and invoicing
• Contract models
• Project initiation and quality assurance
• Legal and ethical requirements
• WBS, Networks, CPA, and task logic
• Project planning and progress tracking
• Document control
• Setting KPIs
• Operational handover
• Project management reporting
• Design safety standards
• Proven persuasion, negotiation, and communication skills
• Highly organised and takes initiativ