Assistant Project Manager

About This Role

An Assistant Project Manager within the Power & Energy Project Delivery team supports the end-to-end delivery of transmission, substation, renewable, and generation projects. This role involves driving project execution and engaging with clients and stakeholders. It suits someone who thrives in a dynamic project environment with a combination of technical, financial, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end project delivery and engage with clients and stakeholders
• Prepare and maintain project documentation (PMPs, risk registers, HSE plans)
• Assist with project setup, budgeting, and financial tracking in ERP systems
• Monitor progress, update budgets, forecast costs, and analyze variances
• Support monthly invoicing, purchase orders, and creditor approvals
• Coordinate with the Project Finance Specialist on budgets and WBS updates
• Develop and maintain project schedules aligned with milestones
• Manage project changes, variations, and supporting documentation
• Assist with mobilization, travel logistics, and document control
• Prepare health & safety documents, proposals, and ad-hoc project materials
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as a project representative
• Organize meetings, take minutes, and track action items

Requirements

• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and project controls
• Previous experience, ideally 1-3 years, in a project management environment
• Ability to build strong client relationships and communicate effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, ProjectWise, etc.)
• A proactive mindset with the ability to manage priorities and support multiple Project Managers

Nice to have:

• Experience in Power & Energy or Mining/Industrial environments

Benefits

• Salary continuance insurance
• Hybrid working and the option to purchase up to 8 additional weeks of leave
• Leadership development, mentoring, secondments, and global mobility
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave with tailored return-to-work support
• A culture that celebrates diverse voices and thrives on collaboration
• Purpose-driven work that builds sustainable, resilient communities
• Employee Share Purchase Plan available to all permanent employees

About the Company

WSP works alongside some of the brightest minds in energy, contributing to nation-shaping infrastructure and helping deliver secure, reliable, and future-ready power solutions. With a global team of more than 69,000 employees, WSP supports Australia's transition to a more sustainable energy future, from solar, wind, hydropower, and battery storage through to transmission, distribution, and complex grid automation projects.