Assistant Construction Manager

Job DescriptionAbout The RoleRight across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.Where will you be working?At M Group Energy, were enabling the energy essential to support our lives.We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation.This role will be within our Transmission & Renewablesteam. We design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Our teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity.Were proud to be a contractor to National Grid and this will be working on these contracts in South West England and South WalesWant to come and be a part of it?What will you be doing?As an Assistant Construction Manager, youll help coordinate activities on site from the commencement of the project through to final commissioning and completion. Youll;Coordinate and deliver capital projects for National Grid and private clients within the Electrical Transmission business unit.Oversee integration of design, construction, commercial, and programme elements to meet key milestones.Manage design assurance processes and ensure timely submission of programme updates and handover documentation.Support site teams with constructability reviews, safety documentation, and subcontractor coordination.Liaise with clients, attend project meetings, and ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.Contribute to early-stage planning, resource forecasting, procurement, and accurate record-keeping throughout the project lifecycle.What youll bring Extensive knowledge of the Electrical Transmission industry with competency to work on substations (up to 400kV) is essentialNEC contract and HSE compliance knowledgeCost / value reporting exposureCollaborative team player across multidisciplinary teamsStrong written and verbal communicationProficient in MS Outlook, Word, and ExcelFull UK driving licence; willingness to travel and work awayFamiliar with National Grid Technical SpecificationsEffective relationship and stakeholder managementIdeally qualified to a suitable level in an Electrical / Mechanical Engineering disciplinePrevious or current authorisation to National Grid TP 137.11Whats in it for you?We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;Matched or contributory pension schemeOnline GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a yearEmployee assistance programmeMy Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discountsLife assuranceCycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemesEnhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leaveReward and recognition schemeIn addition, this role offers;Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose fromMy Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car schemePrivate health care and health care cash plan for youDiscretionary bonus scheme25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAbout usWe want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. Were one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planetWere open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectationsWere together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the partsWere ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for lifeWhether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.#MGroupE #LI-BS1 #LI-Hybrid INREGAbout The Company.JBRP1_UKTJ