Assistant Project Manager

Network Plus; Harwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support water mains projects across the UK. You will assist the Project Manager with planning, site preparation, traffic management and safety compliance, ensuring work is delivered on time and within budget.

You will coordinate pre-site activities, manage on-site teams and liaise with local authorities, utilities and contractors. A willingness to travel between locations and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in water utility engineering projects.
• Knowledge of traffic management and excavation/site works.
• Awareness of health & safety standards.
• Excellent stakeholder and contractor management.
• Willingness to work on site and travel between locations.
• Desirable: NRSWA Supervisors, water hygiene and SHEA water qualifications; full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager with planning, programme, budget inputs.
• Coordinate pre-site activities and on-site delivery: traffic, excavation, asset installation, reinstatement.
• Maintain project records, monitor progress, prepare progress reports.
• Liaise with stakeholders (local authorities, utilities, contractors, the public) and help organise meetings and permit coordination.

Skills

Water utility projects

Traffic management

Excavation/site works

Health & safety standards

Stakeholder management

On-site work

Travel between locations

NRSWA Supervisors

Water hygiene

SHEA water

Driving licence

Job description

The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager to deliver safe, on-time, on-budget mains water projects. You will assist with planning, site preparation, stakeholder engagement, traffic and excavation coordination, quality assurance, health & safety, reporting and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with project planning, pre-site visits and developing programme, resource and budget inputs.
• Assist coordination of pre-site activities and on-site delivery: traffic management, excavation, asset installation, reinstatement and site clearance.
• Maintain accurate project records, monitor progress, prepare regular progress reports and update schedules using project management tools.
• Liaise with stakeholders (local authorities, utilities, contractors, the public) and help organise meetings and permit coordination.
• Help manage contractors, suppliers and site teams; support performance reviews and promote effective teamwork. (Page 2)
• Support risk management: identify risks, log incidents/near‑misses and assist with corrective actions.
• Assist with budget monitoring, identify cost‑saving opportunities and report variances.
• Help implement and promote health & safety , carry out site checks and deliver safety briefings.

Support quality assurance activities, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in water utility engineering projects.
• Knowledge of traffic management, excavation/site works and industry health & safety standards.
• Excellent stakeholder and contractor management; clear verbal and written communicator.
• Willingness to work on site and travel between locations as required.
• Desirable qualifications: NRSWA Supervisors , water hygiene and SHEA water Qualifications. Full UK driving licence preferred.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.