Assistant Project Manager

Advance TRS; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Greater Manchester. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of relevant experience, a degree or HND, and strong organisational skills. This role involves managing multidisciplinary projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and coordinating with contractors. A full UK driving license is required, and the position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 - £45,000.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in engineering design or project engineering in a regulated industry.
• Experience in project management of engineering design/construction in a regulated industry.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary water design.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Co-ordinate and manage commercial contract requirements.
• Maintain communication with clients to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or HND

Job description

Job Role : Assistant Project Manager

Location : Greater Manchester

Salary : £35,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)

About the Role :

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across a variety of programmes and frameworks. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will work closely with a Project Manager to ensure robust governance, programme control, and commercial oversight across a portfolio of water‑sector projects.

You will also act as APM / PM on behalf of the client for a small number of projects delivered through Tier 2 Contractors and Consultants within established framework agreements. This is a client‑facing role that requires confidence, clarity, and strong organisational capability.

Key Responsibilities :

• Management of multidisciplinary water design
• Deliver projects on time within cost and of sufficient quality that meet client specifications
• Co-ordinate and manage commercial contract requirements under NEC contracts
• Update and manage project programme
• Maintain communication with the client and achieve client satisfaction
• Report project position and progress to senior level on a regular basis
• Effective communication and interfaces with supply chain and internal design teams
• Prepare tenders for water design projects with input from engineering teams

About You :

• Two to five years' experience working in one or more of the following areas :
• Engineering design in a regulated industry (see list below)
• Project engineering in a regulated industry (see list below)
• Project management of engineering design / Project management of construction in a regulated industry (see list below)
• Design management
• Degree or HND qualified
• Keen interest and enthusiasm for project management
• Full UK driving licence.

Relevant regulated industries :

• Rail
• Water
• Oil and gas
• Nuclear
• Highways
• Bridges

To learn more about this opportunity and how it could support your progression within the water sector, reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status