Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

£48,893 to £60,000

St Fergus Project, Hybrid (2/3 days week)

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to support the delivery of a major national infrastructure programme at one of the UK’s most critical gas terminals. As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll play a hands-on role in taking complex engineering projects from detailed design through construction and commissioning, helping to ensure safe, reliable energy for millions of people.

You’ll support the Project Management team in delivering a high-profile capital project involving the installation of three new Gas Turbine Driven Compressor units. This role is pivotal to ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, to budget, and to the highest quality standards, while working closely with contractors, site teams and terminal operations.

If you’re looking to build deep project management experience on a technically challenging programme, this role gives you exposure, responsibility and development in equal measure.

What you'll be doing

• Support Project Managers in delivering project milestones across design, construction and commissioning
• Contribute to SHE management, risk mitigation, quality assurance and programme delivery
• Coordinate and engage regularly with contractors, subcontractors, site supervisors, designers and terminal operations
• Attend site frequently, facilitating progress meetings, issue-resolution discussions and contractor performance reviews
• Produce clear monthly project reports covering safety, progress, risks and financial performance
• Review Risk Assessments, Method Statements and site delivery programmes, identifying and escalating risks early
• Monitor works against programme and quality standards, inspecting materials and workmanship where required
• Support contract administration activities, including Early Warning Notices and evidence gathering
• Help maintain accurate, up-to-date project documentation, drawings and records
• Travel to contractor and subcontractor offices and work away from base when required

About you

You’re organised, proactive and confident working with a wide range of stakeholders in a site-based environment. You communicate clearly, enjoy problem-solving, and are motivated to develop your project management career on complex engineering programmes.

Key requirements & experience

Essential:

• Experience supporting the delivery of engineering or construction projects
• Strong awareness of project delivery fundamentals (scope, time, cost, quality, safety, security of supply)
• Awareness of NEC4 contracts (working towards accreditation is desirable)
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and practices, including CDM Regulations
• Health and Safety Qualification such as IOSH
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience with control systems or rotating equipment
• Working towards or planning to pursue APM qualifications. If not, we would support you through this

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance 
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days 
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) 
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more 
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury 
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave 
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning 
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7 
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.