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Short Description for Internal Candidates

UI Power T&D are seeking a Deputy Project Manager based in the Inverness area of Scotland. The role will ensure delivery excellence on assigned projects by effectively supporting managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk, resourcing and playing a pivotal role in the design interface between engineering and the project while providing clarity and assurance to stakeholders, overseeing progress, and adhering to organizational procedures and safety standards.

Description for External Candidates

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

You will have experience of development and delivery of multi-million-pound projects to deliver safely, on-time and within budget. Experience of working on NGED, SSEN, NGET and similar transmission and distribution network operators would be advantageous. Apply now to join our team and take your career to the next level!

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The Role

As Deputy Project Manager, you'll support the PM in overseeing project delivery, while ensuring stakeholder clarity, aligning with UI Power T&D and client goals, and applying high standards throughout all project phases, including design and construction, with essential experience in handling T&D project design and budgets.

Suitably educated or equivalent demonstrable experience is required, along with proven project delivery skills in areas such as data analysis, stakeholder management, cost estimation, project planning, and effective communication, while demonstrating strong organisational abilities and initiative.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

As a prominent provider of engineering and construction services in the UK transmission and distribution sector, we are dedicated to leading the way towards achieving net zero by 2050. We have secured a robust workstream for the upcoming years, offering a unique opportunity for successful candidates to contribute to our ongoing Project Management team’s outputs. Your involvement will help contribute to the expansion of network capacity crucial for fulfilling the UK government's 2030 objectives, Great British Energy’s mission and the pivotal transition to a sustainable, net-zero future.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Typical Responsibilities:

Reviews and plans project details
Designs activities using existing solutions
Maintains relationships with team and stakeholders
Negotiates changes with the sponsor/customer
Reports progress regularly
Manages external suppliers, when applicable
Solves problems
Conducts kick-off meetings
Attends client meetings to understand requirements
Drafts project documents
Prepares organization charts and supports the PD in resourcing and workforce planning and development
Chairs meetings and distributes minutes when applicable
Tracks progress and quality
Uses tools to monitor plans, hours, budgets, and spending
Communicates project info to the team and customer
Reviews contractor quotes
Keeps stakeholders informed and flags issues early
Leads a small project team

What makes you remarkable?

At UI Power T&D, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Suitably educated in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent qualifications/equivalent demonstrable experience
Proven persuasion, negotiation, and communication skills
Problem solver offering solutions
Highly organised and takes initiative
Demonstrated project delivery, with experience in but not limited to:

Metrics and data analysis
Business awareness
Project Success and Benefits Management
Stakeholder management
Contract models
Project initiation and quality assurance
Legal and ethical requirements
Project planning and progress tracking
Document control
Setting KPIs
Operational handover
Project management reporting
Design safety standards

With secured workstream for years to come and a people-focused approach, this opportunity comes with excellent benefits. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.