Assistant Project Manager – field‑based role supporting delivery of high‑volume planned and reactive projects across construction and water sectors. Requires regular travel and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
What You'll Be Doing
* Supporting delivery of multiple fast‑turnaround engineering projects
* Assisting with coordination of teams, contractors and stakeholders to keep projects on track
* Helping to monitor project timelines, costs and quality standards
* Supporting mobilisation of works, including temporary solutions where required
* Tracking progress and escalating potential issues to ensure timely resolution
* Assisting with reactive and emergency works, including occasional out‑of‑hours support
* Supporting cost tracking and ensuring projects remain aligned with budgets
* Helping to ensure smooth handover to operations and completion of project documentation
* Promoting and adhering to health & safety compliance across all activities
Essential Criteria
* Experience within the construction and/or water industry (placements or entry‑level)
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills
* Excellent communication skills with a proactive, can‑do attitude
* Ability to support multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
* Problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail
* Basic understanding of health and safety requirements
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites
* Flexibility to support reactive or emergency work when required
Desirable
* Exposure to project coordination or project management activities
* Experience supporting budgets or cost tracking
* Relevant qualification (e.g. degree, HNC/HND, or working towards APM/Prince2)
Technical Knowledge
* Mechanical or Electrical systems
* Instrumentation, control and automation
* Civil engineering
* Process or scientific systems
* Clean or wastewater site operations
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays
* Discretionary bonus
* Competitive contributory pension
* Share‑save scheme
* Health benefits & wellbeing support programmes
* Group discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Financial support services
* Development and training opportunities
* … and much more!
Closing Date: 10th June 2026. The successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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