Assistant Electrical Project Manager
CV-LibraryEast of EnglandpermanentPosted: 3 September 2026
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* As an Assistant Electrical Project Manager, you’ll support the delivery of HV projects (£5m–£50m) from site through to completion, working closely with the Project Manager and wider project team.
* This is a delivery-focused role with a strong electrical bias, ideal for someone who understands, or is looking to develop their understanding of, how substations and HV works are actually built and delivered on site.
* You’ll work alongside experienced Project Managers, Site Managers and Supervisors, gaining responsibility across key areas of project delivery. As your experience and capability develop, you’ll have a clear path towards taking greater ownership of projects and progressing into a Project Manager role.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Project Manager in leading HV infrastructure projects from mobilisation through to completion
* Assist with delivering projects safely, on programme, and within budget
* Support the Project Manager with the day-to-day management of project delivery
* Monitor progress on site and highlight issues, risks and potential delays
* Assist with coordinating project activities across different workstreams
* Take responsibility for delegated areas of project delivery and ensure they are completed effectively
* Support the delivery of substation and electrical installation works
* Develop a strong understanding of what “good” looks like in HV delivery
* Assist with coordination between design, installation, testing and commissioning
* Work closely with the Project Manager and site teams to ensure electrical works are delivered to the required standards
* Develop your technical understanding of HV infrastructure and electrical installation
* Identify and raise technical or delivery issues where appropriate
Background
We’re looking for someone with:
* Experience working within electrical, HV, substation or infrastructure projects
* Some experience supporting the delivery of construction or engineering projects
* An understanding of electrical installation and/or HV works
* Experience working with site teams and subcontractors
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Confidence working with clients, colleagues and project stakeholders
* A hands-on, delivery-focused mindset
* The ability to take responsibility and work proactively
* A willingness to learn and develop towards a Project Manager position
* Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Site Engineer, Electrical Engineer or similar would be advantageous.
* Experience within HV, substations or electrical infrastructure would be highly desirable
* As an Assistant Electrical Project Manager, you’ll support the delivery of HV projects (£5m–£50m) from site through to completion, working closely with the Project Manager and wider project team.
* This is a delivery-focused role with a strong electrical bias, ideal for someone who understands, or is looking to develop their understanding of, how substations and HV works are actually built and delivered on site.
* You’ll work alongside experienced Project Managers, Site Managers and Supervisors, gaining responsibility across key areas of project delivery. As your experience and capability develop, you’ll have a clear path towards taking greater ownership of projects and progressing into a Project Manager role.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Project Manager in leading HV infrastructure projects from mobilisation through to completion
* Assist with delivering projects safely, on programme, and within budget
* Support the Project Manager with the day-to-day management of project delivery
* Monitor progress on site and highlight issues, risks and potential delays
* Assist with coordinating project activities across different workstreams
* Take responsibility for delegated areas of project delivery and ensure they are completed effectively
* Support the delivery of substation and electrical installation works
* Develop a strong understanding of what “good” looks like in HV delivery
* Assist with coordination between design, installation, testing and commissioning
* Work closely with the Project Manager and site teams to ensure electrical works are delivered to the required standards
* Develop your technical understanding of HV infrastructure and electrical installation
* Identify and raise technical or delivery issues where appropriate
Background
We’re looking for someone with:
* Experience working within electrical, HV, substation or infrastructure projects
* Some experience supporting the delivery of construction or engineering projects
* An understanding of electrical installation and/or HV works
* Experience working with site teams and subcontractors
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Confidence working with clients, colleagues and project stakeholders
* A hands-on, delivery-focused mindset
* The ability to take responsibility and work proactively
* A willingness to learn and develop towards a Project Manager position
* Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Site Engineer, Electrical Engineer or similar would be advantageous.
* Experience within HV, substations or electrical infrastructure would be highly desirable