Assistant Project Manager/Programme Manager
Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Glasgow, City of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
JOB DESCRIPTION
Assistant Project Manager
Location: Scotland | Type: Permanent | Sector: Renewable Energy
Key Responsibilities
Programme & Scheduling Support
* Assist in the creation, maintenance, and updating of detailed construction programmes using Microsoft Project.
* Track construction milestones and produce programme progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
* Identify schedule variances and flag risks or delays to the lead Project Manager.
* Support the baseline programme review process and contribute to look-ahead planning sessions.
* Produce Gantt charts, critical path analyses, and resource loading summaries as required.
Project Administration & Reporting
* Maintain accurate project trackers, action logs, risk registers, and decision logs.
* Compile weekly and monthly project progress reports, drawing on inputs from site teams, engineers, and contractors.
* Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute action items in a timely manner.
* Support the collation of monthly cost reports and assist with invoice tracking and purchase order management.
Document Control
* Manage the project document control system, ensuring all drawings, specifications, and correspondence are filed, distributed, and tracked.
* Coordinate the review and approval of contractor submittals, RFIs, and method statements.
* Maintain the handover documentation register and support the assembly of O&M manuals.
Site Support
* Attend site visits to support the Project Manager and develop an understanding of construction activities and sequencing.
* Assist with the coordination of site meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
* Support the collation of site progress photos, daily diaries, and site records.
Essential Requirements
* Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience of up to 2 years in a project support role).
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project — you must be comfortable building and updating programmes independently.
* Proficient in the wider Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
* Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Proactive, self-motivated, and willing to learn in a fast-paced construction environment.
* Full UK driving licence (or working towards one).
Desirable Requirements
* Exposure to renewable energy, construction, or infrastructure projects through placement, internship, or early career experience.
* Familiarity with document management platforms such as Aconex, Procore, or SharePoint.
* Basic understanding of NEC contracts or construction contract administration.
* CSCS card (Trainee or Graduate).
* Interest in pursuing APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualification.
What We Offer
* Starting salary commensurate with experience, with clear salary progression, Structured mentoring from experienced senior project managers, Support for professional development and chartership (APM, ICE, or equivalent).
* 33 days annual leave.
* Company pension scheme.
Exposure to a live project pipeline with genuine career growth opportunity
Assistant Project Manager
Location: Scotland | Type: Permanent | Sector: Renewable Energy
Key Responsibilities
Programme & Scheduling Support
* Assist in the creation, maintenance, and updating of detailed construction programmes using Microsoft Project.
* Track construction milestones and produce programme progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
* Identify schedule variances and flag risks or delays to the lead Project Manager.
* Support the baseline programme review process and contribute to look-ahead planning sessions.
* Produce Gantt charts, critical path analyses, and resource loading summaries as required.
Project Administration & Reporting
* Maintain accurate project trackers, action logs, risk registers, and decision logs.
* Compile weekly and monthly project progress reports, drawing on inputs from site teams, engineers, and contractors.
* Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute action items in a timely manner.
* Support the collation of monthly cost reports and assist with invoice tracking and purchase order management.
Document Control
* Manage the project document control system, ensuring all drawings, specifications, and correspondence are filed, distributed, and tracked.
* Coordinate the review and approval of contractor submittals, RFIs, and method statements.
* Maintain the handover documentation register and support the assembly of O&M manuals.
Site Support
* Attend site visits to support the Project Manager and develop an understanding of construction activities and sequencing.
* Assist with the coordination of site meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
* Support the collation of site progress photos, daily diaries, and site records.
Essential Requirements
* Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience of up to 2 years in a project support role).
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project — you must be comfortable building and updating programmes independently.
* Proficient in the wider Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
* Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Proactive, self-motivated, and willing to learn in a fast-paced construction environment.
* Full UK driving licence (or working towards one).
Desirable Requirements
* Exposure to renewable energy, construction, or infrastructure projects through placement, internship, or early career experience.
* Familiarity with document management platforms such as Aconex, Procore, or SharePoint.
* Basic understanding of NEC contracts or construction contract administration.
* CSCS card (Trainee or Graduate).
* Interest in pursuing APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualification.
What We Offer
* Starting salary commensurate with experience, with clear salary progression, Structured mentoring from experienced senior project managers, Support for professional development and chartership (APM, ICE, or equivalent).
* 33 days annual leave.
* Company pension scheme.
Exposure to a live project pipeline with genuine career growth opportunity
Reference: 225277188
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Assistant Project Manager/Programme Manager
Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Glasgow, City of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
JOB DESCRIPTION
Assistant Project Manager
Location: Scotland | Type: Permanent | Sector: Renewable Energy
Key Responsibilities
Programme & Scheduling Support
* Assist in the creation, maintenance, and updating of detailed construction programmes using Microsoft Project.
* Track construction milestones and produce programme progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
* Identify schedule variances and flag risks or delays to the lead Project Manager.
* Support the baseline programme review process and contribute to look-ahead planning sessions.
* Produce Gantt charts, critical path analyses, and resource loading summaries as required.
Project Administration & Reporting
* Maintain accurate project trackers, action logs, risk registers, and decision logs.
* Compile weekly and monthly project progress reports, drawing on inputs from site teams, engineers, and contractors.
* Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute action items in a timely manner.
* Support the collation of monthly cost reports and assist with invoice tracking and purchase order management.
Document Control
* Manage the project document control system, ensuring all drawings, specifications, and correspondence are filed, distributed, and tracked.
* Coordinate the review and approval of contractor submittals, RFIs, and method statements.
* Maintain the handover documentation register and support the assembly of O&M manuals.
Site Support
* Attend site visits to support the Project Manager and develop an understanding of construction activities and sequencing.
* Assist with the coordination of site meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
* Support the collation of site progress photos, daily diaries, and site records.
Essential Requirements
* Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience of up to 2 years in a project support role).
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project — you must be comfortable building and updating programmes independently.
* Proficient in the wider Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
* Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Proactive, self-motivated, and willing to learn in a fast-paced construction environment.
* Full UK driving licence (or working towards one).
Desirable Requirements
* Exposure to renewable energy, construction, or infrastructure projects through placement, internship, or early career experience.
* Familiarity with document management platforms such as Aconex, Procore, or SharePoint.
* Basic understanding of NEC contracts or construction contract administration.
* CSCS card (Trainee or Graduate).
* Interest in pursuing APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualification.
What We Offer
* Starting salary commensurate with experience, with clear salary progression, Structured mentoring from experienced senior project managers, Support for professional development and chartership (APM, ICE, or equivalent).
* 33 days annual leave.
* Company pension scheme.
Exposure to a live project pipeline with genuine career growth opportunity
Assistant Project Manager
Location: Scotland | Type: Permanent | Sector: Renewable Energy
Key Responsibilities
Programme & Scheduling Support
* Assist in the creation, maintenance, and updating of detailed construction programmes using Microsoft Project.
* Track construction milestones and produce programme progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
* Identify schedule variances and flag risks or delays to the lead Project Manager.
* Support the baseline programme review process and contribute to look-ahead planning sessions.
* Produce Gantt charts, critical path analyses, and resource loading summaries as required.
Project Administration & Reporting
* Maintain accurate project trackers, action logs, risk registers, and decision logs.
* Compile weekly and monthly project progress reports, drawing on inputs from site teams, engineers, and contractors.
* Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute action items in a timely manner.
* Support the collation of monthly cost reports and assist with invoice tracking and purchase order management.
Document Control
* Manage the project document control system, ensuring all drawings, specifications, and correspondence are filed, distributed, and tracked.
* Coordinate the review and approval of contractor submittals, RFIs, and method statements.
* Maintain the handover documentation register and support the assembly of O&M manuals.
Site Support
* Attend site visits to support the Project Manager and develop an understanding of construction activities and sequencing.
* Assist with the coordination of site meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
* Support the collation of site progress photos, daily diaries, and site records.
Essential Requirements
* Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience of up to 2 years in a project support role).
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project — you must be comfortable building and updating programmes independently.
* Proficient in the wider Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
* Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Proactive, self-motivated, and willing to learn in a fast-paced construction environment.
* Full UK driving licence (or working towards one).
Desirable Requirements
* Exposure to renewable energy, construction, or infrastructure projects through placement, internship, or early career experience.
* Familiarity with document management platforms such as Aconex, Procore, or SharePoint.
* Basic understanding of NEC contracts or construction contract administration.
* CSCS card (Trainee or Graduate).
* Interest in pursuing APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualification.
What We Offer
* Starting salary commensurate with experience, with clear salary progression, Structured mentoring from experienced senior project managers, Support for professional development and chartership (APM, ICE, or equivalent).
* 33 days annual leave.
* Company pension scheme.
Exposure to a live project pipeline with genuine career growth opportunity
Reference: 225277188
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