Project Assistant
Location: Cambuslang or Edinburgh Park
Salary from £37,560 per year with a strong benefits package and career progression opportunities.
Full Time / Permanent
Flexible /Hybrid options
Help us create a better future, quicker
At Scottish Power we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we’re always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals.
At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.
Role
Support the Lead PM, Project Development/Delivery Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Project Teams, responsible for providing support for the development and delivery of SP Energy Networks Transmission projects portfolio.
The role holder will work alongside project managers in development and delivery and Quantity Surveyors to assist with key project management responsibilities including financial administration as well as supporting the onboarding and training of new staff in key systems.
You will become a recognised super user of financial operations, commercial, and procurement systems (SAP PM, PPM, iBuy & Contract Management System (CMS)).
What you will be doing
The jobholder will be responsible for the following tasks:
Raising purchase requisitions/orders and calling off framework contracts.
Lead SAP Project Management training for SPT Project staff as required.
Maintain SAP Project Management User Guides.
Assist Team Members in updating financial forecasts, completing monthly accruals and receipting invoices
Raising and populating sourcing requests on procurement systems (iBuy) for Shared Services/Networks tenders.
Generate Actual/Commitments reports from SAP.
Monthly audit of actuals vs forecast.
Responsible as business expert for SAP PM to ensure users have an available point of reference for system & process issues.
Responsible for delegated purchasing process within SPT Projects.
Responsible for direct payment process for legal, wayleaves etc.
Financial breakdowns/reconciliations of projects and individual contracts.
Weekly drop-in sessions for SAP PM/Delegated purchasing.
Project Manager onboarding (IT Setup/SAP Overview) sessions.
Project setup activities in various systems
What you will bring
We are looking for individuals with good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.
To be successful in this position you will need to demonstrate:
Significant experience of SAP/NAMS/PM/PPM systems.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently to meet deadlines.
High degree of IT literacy.
Strong communication skills.
Minimum Requirements:
To be successful in this position you will need to demonstrate as a minimum:
What’s in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.
That’s why our benefits include:
36 days annual leave
Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Schemes
Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing £10 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy.
With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com
Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
May-12-2026
