Engineering Project Assistant

Engineering Project Assistant

Perthshire, Scotland
Permanent, full\-time
Salary: depending on experience

About the role

JML Gabions \& Retention Solutions is looking for an Engineering Project Assistant to support our growing gabion and retaining wall division.

This is a brilliant early\-career opportunity for someone who is organised, curious and interested in engineering, construction or how things are built.

You do not need to be the finished article. What matters most is that you are reliable, methodical, good with detail and keen to learn. This role would suit a graduate, someone studying towards a construction or engineering\-related qualification, or someone early in their career who wants to build experience in a practical project environment.

You will work closely with the Project Manager and wider team, helping to keep the division organised, informed and moving. Your job will be to make sure records are up to date, information is easy to find, actions are followed through, and the team starts each day with a clear picture of what is happening.

It is a hands\-on, varied role based at our gabion prefill yard in Perthshire.

What you will be doing

You will help keep the Project Manager and team set up for the day by pulling together key information on production, labour, plant, deliveries and open issues. You will help maintain action trackers, highlight priorities and flag anything missing or that does not look right.

You will keep production records and trackers up to date, prepare weekly summaries, organise drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection forms, delivery notes and production records, and make sure the latest versions are easy to find.

You will also help with materials, deliveries and dispatch. This will include recording incoming deliveries, checking paperwork, helping maintain stock records, keeping delivery and dispatch logs, and supporting communication between suppliers, transport, the yard and site teams.

A key part of the role will be supporting quality, health and safety and general compliance records. You will help file inspection sheets, checklists, approvals, risk assessments, method statements, COSHH information, lifting plans and certification records. You will not be responsible for signing off quality or safety, but you will help make sure the records are in order and any gaps are flagged quickly.

As the division grows, you will also support daily and weekly meetings, take notes, follow up actions, help with project paperwork, assist with purchase orders and transport bookings, and support the evidence needed for accreditations such as ISO, Constructionline, SafeContractor and Achilles.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is naturally organised and likes things to be in order.

You should be confident using Excel and everyday office software, able to write clearly, and comfortable summarising information for others. You will need to be accurate, reliable and able to juggle a busy day without losing sight of the detail.

You will be working with different people across the business, so clear communication and good follow\-through are important. If you say you will do something, we need to know it will be done.

Essential skills and qualities

Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
Confident using Excel and Microsoft Office
Clear written and verbal communication
Reliable, methodical and accurate
Able to prioritise and keep on top of a busy workload
Interested in engineering, construction or how things are built
Willing to learn and ask questions

Desirable, but not essential

A degree, or working towards a degree, in engineering, construction or a related subject
Experience in a site, yard, manufacturing or construction environment
Awareness of document control, quality records or health and safety paperwork
Full driving licence
Interest in progressing towards project controls, site engineering or construction management

Who this role would suit

This role would suit someone who notices the details other people miss, enjoys keeping things organised, and wants to build a career in a practical construction or engineering environment.

You may be a graduate looking for your first proper role, someone early in your career looking for more responsibility, or someone with strong administration skills who wants to move into a more technical project support role.

What matters most is your attitude. If you are organised, curious, reliable and willing to learn, this could be a great opportunity to develop with the business.

Why join us?

This is an important role in a growing part of the JML business. You will get exposure to live projects, production planning, site coordination, quality records, commercial paperwork and the practical detail behind how our gabion and retaining wall work is delivered.

You will be part of a supportive team and will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your role over time.

How to apply

Please apply with your CV and a short note telling us why you are interested in the role.

Pay: £28,000\.00\-£30,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

• This role requires strong Excel/admin skills and close attention to detail. Can you give an example of when you have had to keep records, trackers or paperwork accurate in a busy environment?

• Administrative: 1 year (required)

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