Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager – Water

Location: Kent

Salary: £42,000 – £55,000

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Project Manager to join a growing project delivery team working across a portfolio of water infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects in Kent.

This role would suit an ambitious Assistant Project Manager with a background in civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities who is looking to take on greater project responsibility and progress towards a Project Manager position.

The Role

Working alongside experienced Project Managers, you will support the successful delivery of projects from planning and pre-construction through to delivery, commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of multiple projects
• Monitoring programmes, costs, risks and overall project performance
• Coordinating contractors, subcontractors and key stakeholders
• Supporting commercial and change management activities
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with health, safety, quality and environmental requirements
• Producing project reports and providing regular progress updates
• Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities
• Supporting commissioning, completion and final handover

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities or a related construction environment
• Previous experience supporting the delivery of construction or engineering projects
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Good commercial and programme awareness
• The ability to build effective relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders
• APM, PMQ or PMP qualification, or working towards a recognised project management qualification

Previous experience within the water sector would be advantageous but is not essential, with candidates from the wider civil engineering and infrastructure sectors encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

This is an opportunity to join a business with a strong pipeline of work across the water sector and a genuine focus on developing its project management capability.

For the right individual, there is a clear progression route into a Project Manager position, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career. xwzovoh

If you are an Assistant Project Manager with a civil engineering or infrastructure background and are looking for your next opportunity in Kent, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.