Assistant Construction Manager

AWC Staff Services are looking for a Assistant Civil Construction Manager on a permanent basis for our client, who enables the energy essential to support our lives. They provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation.

This role will be within their Transmission and Renewables team in Wales and South West England. Who 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. You’ll work closely with site teams, engineers, and clients to help keep everything running smoothly, from early planning to final handover.

What will you be doing?

* Coordinating day-to-day site activities and supporting mobilisation

* Assisting with design reviews, build planning, and programme updates

* Liaising with civil, mechanical, and electrical teams to resolve issues

* Supporting Temporary Works planning and constructability reviews

* Preparing handover documents, drawings, and health & safety files

* Attending client and contractor meetings, representing the company professionally

* Using client systems to track project changes, risks, and communications

* Helping forecast and plan resources to meet key project milestones

What you’ll bring

* At least 5 years’ experience in construction (HV transmission is a must)

* A qualification in Construction, Project Management, or similar CSCS card (or equivalent)

* Full UK driving licence

* Preferred but not essential: A civil engineering qualification A project management cert Experience with National Grid procedures

* Solid knowledge of Temporary Works

* Strong communication and people skills

* Confidence using Microsoft Office and project databases

What’s in it for you?

* Matched or contributory pension scheme

* Employee assistance programme / Life assurance

* Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave

* Reward and recognition scheme

* Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from or car allowance

* Private health care and health care cash plan

* Discretionary bonus scheme

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Overtime