161d ago
Job description
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join ZX Measurement Services, based in Blantyre, Glasgow on a permanent full time basis, working 35 hours a week. This role involves planning, coordinating and delivering ZX Measurement Services projects from order handover through mobilisation, site activity, commissioning, operational support and close-out. The role provides the day-to-day control needed to keep projects safe, organised, commercially visible and clearly communicated to clients and internal teams.
You will work across Lidar deployments, meteorological mast and hybrid measurement campaigns, instrumentation and communications work, maintenance visits, data-service activities and other technical projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Convert the agreed scope, commercial handover and technical requirements into a practical delivery plan with milestones, responsibilities, dependencies and decision points.
- Build and maintain project schedules covering equipment availability, site readiness, contractor mobilisation, delivery, installation, commissioning, reporting and close-out.
- Coordinate mobilisation information including site contacts, access arrangements, inductions, welfare, permits, RAMS, lifting or working-at-height requirements, logistics and weather constraints.
- Confirm that prerequisites are complete before work starts and clearly record any assumptions, exclusions or client dependencies.
- Track progress against plan, identify slippage or conflicts, propose recovery actions and escalate decisions that sit outside delegated authority
Key Requirements
- Experience supporting projects in a professional or academic environment and maintaining project documentation and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to identify, track and escalate issues and risks appropriately.
Above all, we are looking for someone with a proactive, innovative and commercial mindset. You will enjoy understanding customer challenges, finding practical solutions, spotting opportunities for growth and helping shape services that create value for both our customers and the wider business.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Travel concessions and discounts
- Wellness programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Electric Vehicle scheme
- Generous pension scheme
- Retail discounts
- Free on-site parking
- Company events
- Additional annual leave provisions
- Casual dress code
- Enhanced sick pay
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Pay & benefits
£40,000–45,000 /yr
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Wellbeing
About this role
Posted
27 Oct 2026
Updated
27 Oct 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+00:00
Experience
Mid level
Employerzxlidars.com
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About ZX Lidars
Company Overview
ZX Lidars, legally operating as Zephir Ltd.
Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
2007
Employee count and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed in available sources for 2023 or later, as it remains a private company fully owned by Fred. Olsen Ltd. (source: komachine.com).
What They Do
ZX Lidars specializes in wind Lidar technology tailored for the wind energy sector, providing advanced remote wind measurement systems that utilize Doppler shift principles. This innovative approach allows for accurate wind data collection without the need for tall met masts, making it suitable for both onshore and offshore applications up to several hundred meters. Their core products include the ZX 300 and the evolved ZX 300e, designed for vertical profiling in onshore projects, and the ZX 300M, which is optimized for offshore conditions. These products serve a variety of target markets, including wind resource assessment, site calibration, and turbine optimization, catering to a diverse clientele that includes developers, operators, and financiers in the wind energy sector (source: zxlidars.com).
Projects & Track Record
ZX Lidars has achieved remarkable success with over 15,000 Lidar deployments across 100 countries, accumulating more than 30 million field hours by 2025. This extensive experience has enabled the company to facilitate wind farm refinancing and total project financing without the need for met masts. Notably, the ZX 300M has maintained a dominant market share of 90% in offshore wind resource assessments for over a decade, with significant deployments in Japan. Current projects include independent verifications of the ZX 300e across multiple campaigns, as well as a new Lidar-assisted control initiative in collaboration with sowento, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency in various wind turbine applications (source: sowento.com).
Recent Developments
In September 2025, ZX Lidars launched the ZX 300e, which achieved the world's first IEC 61400-50-2 classification from 21-200m, marking a significant milestone in Lidar technology. The company also opened its new headquarters, Willow End, in Malvern in 2023, emphasizing sustainable practices and community engagement. Additionally, a collaboration with sowento was announced for Lidar-assisted control, which aims to reduce costs in various wind applications, building on their previous ReLACs project. These developments highlight ZX Lidars' commitment to innovation and sustainability in the wind energy sector (source: windpowerengineering.com).
Working There
ZX Lidars operates primarily from its headquarters in Malvern, where it focuses on expanding its production capabilities and global operations. The company offers a variety of roles, including positions in research and development, manufacturing, and sales, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and innovation. The culture at ZX Lidars is centered around growth and sustainability, with a commitment to creating a supportive environment for all employees. Although specific benefits are not detailed, the headquarters features amenities such as a fully functioning kitchen and wellness-focused design elements, contributing to a positive workplace atmosphere (source: zxlidars.com).
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