Assistant Project Manager
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: To Be Confirmed
Salary: Competitive
Join Altrad – Shaping the Future of Critical Infrastructure!
We are a leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.
With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.
Join a leading organisation in the nuclear defence industry.
About the Role
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of infrastructure and utilities projects within a highly regulated environment.
This opportunity is ideally suited to candidates with 2–3 years of project experience, including Assistant Project Managers looking to further develop their career within a supportive and experienced PM team.
The successful candidate will support front-end project delivery activities, stakeholder engagement, governance processes, and contract administration across a varied portfolio of projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of project scopes, option appraisals, studies, and business case documentation.
- Coordinate technical, commercial, and stakeholder inputs to support delivery-ready project definitions.
- Maintain project plans, progress reports, risk registers, and action trackers.
- Assist in organising and facilitating stakeholder meetings and workshops.
- Record stakeholder requirements, actions, and decisions to ensure alignment and traceability.
- Prepare reports and supporting information for governance boards, investment reviews, and steering groups.
- Support contract administration activities and assist Project Managers with commercial processes.
- Assist with change management, compensation events, and project controls activities.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams within a regulated environment.
Key Requirements
Essential
- 2–3 years’ experience within a project management, consultancy, engineering, or construction environment.
- Experience supporting the delivery of infrastructure projects; utilities experience preferred.
- Understanding of project controls, contracts, and change management processes.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of project cost/value management.
- Ability to work effectively within complex or regulated environments.
- Strong organisational and IT skills.
- Flexible and proactive approach to project delivery.
Desirable
- Knowledge or exposure to Primavera P6.
- Experience using CEMAR or similar contract management systems.
- Previous experience working within collaborative delivery environments.
- Working towards or interested in pursuing APM or similar project management qualifications.
Why Join Us?
- Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.