Job Introduction
Assistant Project Manager – North Scotland
Join a leading utilities company that is committed to innovation and exceptional service. At Last Mile, we are proud to deliver high quality solutions across the multi utility sector. Our Scotland Design and Build team is expanding, and we are looking for a talented Assistant Project Manager to join us.
As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the successful delivery of new multi utility connection projects under the guidance of experienced Project Managers. While working closely with the team, you will gain valuable experience and technical knowledge, offering a clear pathway towards progressing into a Project Manager position.
What’s in it for you as an Assistant Project Manager?
Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.
- 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
- Holiday buy scheme
- Discretionary bonus
- EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Up to 7% employer pension contribution
- Volunteering Day
- Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
- Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform
- Refer a friend incentive
- Stream – Financial wellbeing platform
- Employee assistance programme
- Car allowance
- Hybrid working*
- Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
- Private medical insurance*
- Company sick pay*
*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*
Your responsibilities as an Assistant Project Manager:
- Support Project Managers in leading internal and external teams and ensuring the safe, timely and high quality delivery of multi utility projects.
- Assist with planning, procurement and coordination of plant, materials and construction activities to meet project and customer requirements.
- Manage project documentation and statutory obligations, including liaison with Local Authorities and submission of road opening notices.
- Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, providing onsite support, addressing customer enquiries and resolving issues.
- Contribute to the implementation of Health, Safety and Welfare standards onsite and ensure compliance with technical specifications and procedures.
Experience / Knowledge:
- Good understanding of the utility or construction sector, including interpreting technical information for gas and water installations in line with GIRS, NERS and WIRS standards.
- Awareness of financial budgets and the ability to work accurately with figures.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements, with the ability to identify hazards and apply company design and planning procedures.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access, with the ability to use computer systems relevant to the role.
Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as an Assistant Project Manager? Apply now!
We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
About us:
Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.
We understand construction and we know utilities. We take responsibility for the ‘last mile’ of infrastructure that connects developments to wider distribution networks.
Our strong history in gas and electricity connections, deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing means we can provide a comprehensive multi-utility solution that includes clean (ground source) heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater.
We’re proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.
For further enquiries, contact Recruitment@lastmile.co.uk or visit our website at https://lastmile.co.uk/
At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
