Assistant Project Manager

Matchtech; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support multidisciplinary water design projects in Manchester. The role develops towards a Project Manager as you work with senior engineers, project managers, clients and suppliers from concept to completion.

Ideal candidates have engineering design or design coordination experience, a degree in engineering, and strong communication and stakeholder skills to deliver projects on time and within budget in a regulated water sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering design, design coordination or design-focused PM in a regulated industry.
• Relevant design project experience is essential.
• Degree or HND in engineering or related discipline.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary projects and delivery processes.
• Awareness of cost tracking and change management.
• Exposure to NEC or similar contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and delivery of multidisciplinary water design projects.
• Help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality.
• Coordinate design teams, engineering disciplines and supply chain partners.
• Update and maintain project programmes, monitor progress and report performance.
• Support administration of NEC and other contract requirements.
• Assist with commercial tracking, variations and change management.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and project teams.
• Support preparation of tenders, technical proposals and project documentation.

Skills

Engineering design

Design coordination

Project management

Stakeholder management

NEC familiarity

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

NEC familiarity

Job description

Our client is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of multidisciplinary engineering design projects within the water sector. This permanent role is suited to someone with experience in engineering design, design coordination or project management who is ready to develop towards a Project Manager position. Based in Manchester, the role will involve working closely with senior engineers, project managers, clients and supply chain partners to deliver projects from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the management and delivery of multidisciplinary water design projects
• Helping to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards
• Coordinating design teams, engineering disciplines and supply chain partners
• Updating and maintaining project programmes, monitoring progress and reporting performance
• Supporting the administration of NEC and other contract requirements
• Assisting with commercial tracking, variations and change management
• Maintaining effective communication with clients, internal stakeholders and project teams
• Supporting the preparation of tenders, technical proposals and project documentation

Job Requirements:

• Experience in engineering design, design coordination or design-focused project management within a regulated industry
• Relevant design project experience is essential
• Degree or HND in engineering or a related discipline
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of multidisciplinary engineering projects and project delivery processes
• Awareness of project programmes, cost tracking and change management
• Exposure to NEC or similar contract forms and a basic understanding of commercial and contractual principles
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in project management

Benefits:

• Clear progression towards Project Manager roles
• Structured training, professional development and regular CPD sessions
• Support from experienced engineers and project leaders
• Exposure to multidisciplinary water and engineering projects

If you are looking to build practical project management experience and progress towards a Project Manager career within the water sector