Assistant Project Manager

Southern Water; Falmer; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension

Life assurance

Health benefits

Volunteer days

Annual leave

Occupational health

Retail discount

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join the Water Infrastructure team in Falmer on a hybrid basis. You will support the Project Manager with day-to-day management, site inspections and project documentation to help deliver on time, cost and quality objectives.

In this role you will engage with stakeholders, assist in delivering small to medium projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to governance and reporting.

Qualifications

• APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Project Support: assist the Project Manager in daily management, supervision and coordination to meet time, cost and quality objectives.
• Site Inspections: attend project sites to monitor progress and ensure health and safety, quality, environmental and security standards.
• Project Documentation: help prepare monthly status reports, cost forecasts and commercial communications (e.g., using CEMAR).
• Stakeholder Engagement: support liaison with Developers, Clients, Service Providers and internal teams to ensure smooth progression.
• Project Delivery: assist in managing small to medium projects or components of larger schemes to high standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: conduct Domestic Water Regulation inspections and assist with commercial works.
• Governance & Reporting: support risk/change reports and maintain project systems for monitoring progress.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

## Assistant Project ManagerApply: FALMER: CHATHAM: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 30, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR9163**Closing Date**2026-10-30**Job Title: Assistant Project Manager x 2****Location: Falmer, Hybrid working****Contract Type: Permanent****Hours: 37****Salary: From £36,400 based on skills and experience****About the role:** We are seeking a skilled and motivated Assistant Project Manager (APM) to join our dynamic Water Infrastructure team and assist in delivering key projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to build their career within project management and Water Sector, offering the chance to work on a variety of high-impact projects. **What you will be responsible for:** * Project Support: Assist the Project Manager (PM) in the daily management, supervision, and coordination of projects, ensuring they meet time, cost, and quality objectives.* Site Inspections: Attend project sites to monitor progress, ensuring adherence to Health & Safety (CDM), Quality, Environmental, and Security standards. Carry out inspections and provide reports on your findings.* Project Documentation: Help with the preparation of monthly status reports, cost analysis forecasts, and commercial communications, using systems like CEMAR.* Stakeholder Engagement: Support the PM in liaising with stakeholders including Developers, Clients, Service Providers, and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and project progression.* Project Delivery: Assist in managing small and medium-sized projects or components of larger schemes, ensuring all activities are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.* Regulatory Compliance: Conduct Domestic Water Regulation Inspections and assist in commercial works. Ensure compliance with water industry regulations.* Governance & Reporting: Support the production of project documentation, including risk and change management reports. Update and maintain project systems for monitoring project progress and performance.**What you’ll bring to the role:** * Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with water regulations, construction practices, and the infrastructure project delivery process.* Qualifications: APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent is desirable.* Skills: Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), strong organisational abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation*\"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.\"*If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- *Introduce Yourself*)**Our Commitment to Diversity** We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.**Additional information:** In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‐employment checks, including security vetting. Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.### Interested in the role?* We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.* We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants.### Our Benefits* Company and performance-related bonus* Generous pension* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary* Health benefits through a Cash Plan* Two paid community volunteering days a year* 28 days annual holiday* Occupational health service* Retail discount app* We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options### Everybody Welcome* We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.### Need flexibility in your work?* Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?