Assistant Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the Water sector is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager. This role involves managing site activities, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will be responsible for driving project success while supporting the Project Manager, with career progression opportunities through at least 2030.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to purchase an additional 5 days leave

Employer contribution pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Health insurance

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Educated to HND/HNC and vocational qualifications or relevant experience.
• Good knowledge of H&S legislation and CDM duty holder relationships.
• Experience in water, utilities, or civil engineering sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site activities ensuring safe and efficient execution.
• Support continuous improvement in project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Risk Management

Education

HND/HNC

Job description

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Site Agent/Assistant Project Manager to join a highly regarded contractor specialising in the Water sector. Our client has recently secured Tier 1 status on the South West Water Framework for AMP8, ensuring job stability and career progression through at least 2030.

As an Assistant Project Manager you will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and your role will be to work with a Project Manager on a single or portfolio of projects providing support to the PM’s general duties and taking the lead on project governance, supply chain relationships, takeover and client facing outputs.

Supporting the development and continuous improvement of the project team and supply chain, striving to deliver enhanced health, safety, quality & environmental outcomes, customer satisfaction and commercial success. The Assistant PM acts as the Project Manager’s Deputy and supports the PM in liaison with the Client.

As an Assistant Project Manager you will:

* Oversee the day-to-day site activities, ensuring safe and efficient project execution.

* Support and drive continuous improvement within the project delivery team.

* Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.

* Work closely with the client, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain strong relationships.

* Monitor project progress, managing budgets and schedules effectively.

* Identify and mitigate risks to avoid project delays and cost overruns.

* Lead site teams and foster a positive, safety-focused working environment.

Our client requires an Assistant Project Manager with:

* Educated to HND/HNC and vocational professional/management qualifications or transferable role specific experience.

* Good working knowledge of all relevant H&S legislation and in particular duty holder relationships of CDM.

* Proven experience in the water, utilities, or civil engineering sectors.

* Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations (SMSTS & CSCS required).

* Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects (Water sector ).

* Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

* Full UK driving licence.

Salary/Benefits:

* £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

* Company car or car allowance

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Option to purchase an additional 5 days leave

* Employer contribution pension scheme

* Private medical insurance

* Life assurance

* Health insurance

* Plus additional company benefits

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Hayley Fisher on (phone number removed).

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