Assistant Project Manager

Kier Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to coordinate civil engineering works at a key water infrastructure project in Wanlip, Leicestershire. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil Engineering or related field, and a proactive approach to communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in the water or infrastructure sector.
• Knowledge of civil construction methods and MEICA integration.
• Understanding of NEC contracts and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of civil and MEICA site activities.
• Assist in health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance.
• Interface with design and commercial teams.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Construction management

Team collaboration

Proactive communication

Education

HND/HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

We're looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our Severn Trent Water Framework team based at our Wanlip site in Leicestershire.

Location: Wanlip, Leicestershire - site-based at a key water infrastructure project

Hours: 45 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

What will you be responsible for?

As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll play a key role in the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of civil engineering and MEICA works at Wanlip STW, supporting Severn Trent Water's AMP8 programme. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within Kier’s Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks business to deliver essential infrastructure upgrades.

What will your day-to-day look like?

Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting planning and coordination of civil and MEICA site activities, ensuring works align with programme and quality standards
• Assisting in health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance through RAMS reviews, briefings, inspections, and audits
• Interfacing with design and commercial teams to ensure buildability, value engineering, and programme management
• Supporting procurement, subcontractor management, and change control within NEC contracts
• Engaging with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery and handover

What are we looking for?

This role is suitable if you:

• Hold an HND/HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, with experience in the water or infrastructure sector
• Have knowledge of civil construction methods and MEICA integration, with a working understanding of NEC contracts and CDM regulations
• Are a proactive communicator and team player with ambitions to progress within project management

We welcome applications from candidates with transferrable skills, even if you don't meet every requirement.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. More information about our benefits can be found here.

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We are committed to fair opportunities for all applicants, including disabled candidates, as part of our Disability Confident initiative. Learn more about our D&I action plan.

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