Assistant Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Excellent transport links

Fully equipped onsite gym

Changing facilities

Monthly team brunches

Quarterly socials

Job summary

Advance TRS are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support multidisciplinary water design projects in Manchester. You will coordinate design teams, monitor programmes, and assist with cost tracking and NEC contract requirements.

The role offers a clear path to Project Manager, structured training, and strong progression opportunities, with onsite facilities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working on engineering design projects
• Degree or HND in Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• An interest in developing a career in Project Management
• Water sector and NEC experience would be beneficial but isn’t essential

Responsibilities

• Supporting multidisciplinary water design projects
• Coordinating design teams and supply chain partners
• Maintaining project programmes and monitoring progress
• Supporting cost tracking, variations and change management
• Assisting with NEC and other contract requirements
• Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders
• Reporting on project progress and performance
• Supporting tenders and technical proposals

Education

Degree or HND in Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Water

Location: Manchester

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Advance TRS are working with a growing engineering consultancy looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join its Manchester team and support the delivery of multidisciplinary design projects within the water sector.

This is a great opportunity for someone with early project or engineering design experience who wants to move into a more structured Project Management role, with clear progression towards Project Manager level.

The Role

• Supporting multidisciplinary water design projects


• Coordinating design teams and supply chain partners


• Maintaining project programmes and monitoring progress


• Supporting cost tracking, variations and change management


• Assisting with NEC and other contract requirements


• Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders


• Reporting on project progress and performance


• Supporting tenders and technical proposals

About You

We're looking for someone with 2-5 years' experience within engineering design, design coordination/management or design-focused project management.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience working on engineering design projects


• Degree or HND in Engineering or a related discipline


• Strong organisational and communication skills


• An interest in developing a career in Project Management


• Water sector and/or NEC experience would be beneficial but isn’t essential

What's On Offer?

• £35,000 - £45,000 salary


• Clear progression towards Project Manager level


• Structured training and CPD


• 23 days' holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service


• Option to purchase additional leave


• Free parking and excellent transport links


• Fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities


• Monthly team brunches and quarterly socials

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