Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager – Water

Location: Kent

Salary: £42,000 – £55,000

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.

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.