Assistant Project Manager

THE TEAM Join the Power division at JSM Group, supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure projects within the utilities sector. You’ll work with the substation project management team, contributing to high-profile, fast-paced projects that demand strong coordination, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.

SCOPE OF ROLE As an Assistant Project Manager, you will play a key supporting role within the project delivery team, helping to ensure smooth coordination across site activities, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

You will work directly with the substation Project Management team, supporting the day-to-day running of the project through administration, data management, and coordination tasks, while gaining exposure to core project management processes and tools.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within project management in the utilities or infrastructure sector.

How You’ll Succeed ✔ Support the Project Management team with the preparation and submission of technical documentation

✔ Attend meetings and take accurate minutes, ensuring clear actions and follow-ups are recorded

✔ Maintain and update project logs, ensuring all data is accurate and up to date

✔ Manage project documentation, including subcontractor and site records

✔ Act as a key point of contact for site and contractor queries, ensuring timely communication and resolution

✔ Assist in monitoring inspection rates across multiple platforms

✔ Prepare documentation and reports for stakeholder meetings and site visits

✔ Develop a strong understanding of site safety processes and their practical application

✔ Continuously build capability in project management tools and systems

What It Takes ✔ Strong organisational skills with close attention to detail

✔ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

✔ Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment

✔ Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop

✔ Comfortable working with data, documentation, and project systems

✔ Ability to build relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders

✔ Interest in project management within construction, utilities, or infrastructure

Desirable: ✔ Previous experience in a project support or coordination role

✔ Exposure to construction, utilities, or engineering environments

✔ Familiarity with document control or project management systems

What We Offer You We truly value your work, time, and skills! In return, we will offer you a competitive salary and some additional benefits to support your professional growth, including:

• Participation in mentoring and coaching programmes
• 28 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Hybrid working pattern
• Continuous training and development in both technical and business skills

*Equal Opportunity Statement

JSM Group Services Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, and to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour and our business requirements. JSM Group operates a zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.* At JSM Group, we are a leading specialist infrastructure engineering company. We design and install the complex power networks, digital infrastructure and specialist systems a future-focused worldwide marketplace needs. From High-Power grid connections to Critical Utilities. Data Centres to Renewable Energy, our full turnkey solution teams manage the full scope to help advise and deliver complex infrastructure projects at speed, on time and with reduced legislation, technical and commercial risks.