Assistant Project Manager

Network Plus group; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of mains water projects in Kidlington. You will assist with planning, stakeholder engagement, traffic coordination and site safety while helping to keep projects on time and on budget.

The role requires hands-on site work, strong organisational skills and the ability to travel between sites as needed. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in water utility projects or similar environments.
• Knowledge of traffic management and site works standards.
• Willingness to travel between project locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with planning, pre-site visits and programme development.
• Coordinate traffic management, excavation works and asset installation.
• Maintain project records, progress reports and updated schedules.
• Engage with authorities, utilities, contractors and the public.
• Assist with supplier and site team performance reviews.
• Support risk management, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Monitor budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Help promote health & safety and deliver safety briefings.

Skills

Water utility experience

Traffic management

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Willingness to travel

Education

NRSWA Supervisors

Water hygiene qualifications

SHEA Water qualifications

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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.

Department: Thames

Location: Kidlington

Compensation: £45,000 - £60,000 / year

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.
• Strong organisational, time-management and record-keeping skills.
• 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.

Job Benefits

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.

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