Assistant Project Manager

Abatec Recruitment; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the civil engineering sector is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager in Bournemouth. This role involves supporting project management activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. The position offers job stability and career progression within a reputable company.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to purchase an additional 5 days leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Health insurance

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Educated to HND/HNC with relevant qualifications or experience.
• Proven experience in water, utilities, or civil engineering sectors.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site activities for project execution.
• Support continuous improvement within the project delivery team.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

HND/HNC and vocational professional/management qualifications

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

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Team Leader | Civil Engineering | Permanent Recruitment | Management & Senior Appointments Specialist

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced 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).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary/Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days leave
• 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 01934 635025. The reference for this vacancy is 4005405. Alternatively, you can email your current CV (in MS Word format) to [e-mail]

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Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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