Assistant Project Manager

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment services company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Greater Manchester to oversee water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in project engineering or management in regulated industries. Key responsibilities include managing projects on time and within budget, ensuring client satisfaction, and coordinating with various stakeholders. This role also requires a full UK driving licence and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Two to five years’ experience in project management or engineering design.
• Interest in project management within regulated industries.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary water design projects.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Co-ordinate commercial contract requirements under NEC contracts.
• Update and manage project programme.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Communication skills

Commercial contract management

Education

Degree or HND qualified

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 or 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.