Assistant Project Manager – Netherton HVDC / Longside AC Substation

Overview

In this role you will support the delivery of a major offshore-to-onshore substation project, contributing to safe, on-time execution within a high-performance team. You will work closely with senior project leads to manage packages across civil, building, and substation works at the Netherton Hub site. The role emphasizes strict cost, programme, and safety targets under NEC3 contracts, with a strong focus on interface and change control. You will build relationships with contractors, stakeholders, and communities to enable sustainable delivery. This is a hands-on, site-based opportunity to progress in large capital projects within a growth-focused energy company.

Pay / Benefits

• car/car allowance
• flexible first options
• private healthcare discounts
• gym membership discounts
• online GP and 24/7 counselling
• interest-free loans on tech/transport tickets and Cycle to Work

Responsibilities

• Prioritise safety with every task and ensure work complies with SSE safety licence.
• Deliver assigned packages within a large civil/building/substation scope and coordinate with internal teams and external contractors/consultants.
• Achieve project objectives for cost, programme, and safety, following NEC3 provisions, including interface management and change control.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with contractors, stakeholders, and communities to support sustainable delivery of your packages.

Key requirements

• Experience delivering execution-phase capital projects.
• Experience with safety management systems, CDM regulations, planning/programmes, cost, risk, quality, design, consents, and NEC3 contract navigation.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills with understanding of project management systems and governance.
• Engineering, construction, or projects background with relevant qualification/degree or equivalent experience; preferably working towards or holding professional PM membership/registration.
• Site-based delivery experience with a proactive and motivated approach.

• strong interpersonal skills
• clear written and verbal communication
• proactive and motivated
• NEC3 contract management
• safety management systems
• CDM regulations

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