Assistant Project Manager

WES; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

Career development path

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

WES, part of the RSE Group, is recruiting an Assistant Project Manager to join us in Pontyclun. You will support delivery from handover to completion, coordinating technical, commercial and operational activities while keeping clients and internal stakeholders informed to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Based in the UK, this role offers a pathway to develop project management skills within MEICA engineering, with responsibilities spanning planning, cost control

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, BEng or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in an engineering, project, technical or supervisory environment.
• Good time management and ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across stakeholders.
• Driven, proactive and able to work independently and in a team.
• UK Driving Licence held.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning to meet client installation and delivery dates.
• Coordinate review of project design information and schedules for performance.
• Support cost and budget monitoring to protect margins.
• Assist with procurement to balance cost and quality.
• Support change and variation management and contract administration.
• Ensure alignment with safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate documents for workshop manufacture and assembly.
• Assist with client and WES stakeholder communications and progress updates.
• Support planning for site installation activities and commissioning.
• Contribute to contract compliance activities including payment applications and notices.

Skills

Engineering background

Time management

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND/BEng in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

We Are WES - A Market Leader in Chemical Dosing Solutions

What Are We Looking For?

Due to continued growth, WES, part of the RSE Group, is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join us on a permanent basis in Pontyclun. Working alongside the Project Management team, this role will support the successful delivery of projects from handover through to completion. The Assistant Project Manager will help coordinate technical, commercial and operational activities, maintain effective communication with clients and internal stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with agreed programme, quality and budget requirements.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• Assist with project planning to achieve optimum WES and agreed client installation & delivery dates.
• Support the review and coordination of project design information, equipment schedules, P&ID's, layouts, calculations, etc, ensuring information is appropriate and suitable to achieve project performance requirements.
• Assist with project cost & budget monitoring, helping to identify opportunities to achieve or improve upon agreed project margins.
• Support materials & equipment procurement to ensure effectiveness and an appropriate cost / quality balance.
• Assist with change & variation management & control, maintaining accurate records and supporting appropriate contract administration and communication of changes and variations.
• Support the delivery of projects in accordance with operational safety requirements, and the company's and statutory HSEQ policies and regulations.
• Prepare and coordinate documents & information to allow workshop manufacture / assembly of projects to be efficient & effective.
• Support the management of customer & WES stakeholder expectations through project review meetings, progress updates, action tracking and regular communication.
• Assist with planning & preparation of documents & information to allow site installation activities to be undertaken efficiently & effectively.
• Support the coordination of system commissioning, certification, & documentation.
• Assist with contract compliance activities including payment applications, notices, submissions and project records.
• Support the Project Management team in delivering the Business Plan in alignment with the Chem-Bio Group goals & objectives.
• Engage in the overriding philosophy of Standardisation & Productisation throughout the project lifecycle and support the management of internal & external drivers of such.
• Support the delivery and tracking of project milestones, with a drive to standardise the products within the Business Stream portfolio.
• Develop an understanding of contract and commercial terms and support their correct and effective administration.
• Assist with the interpretation of the WES proposal, client specification & expectations of all parties.

What Do You Need?

• HNC, HND, BEng or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience within an engineering, project, technical or supervisory environment, with an interest in developing a career in Project Management.
• Good time management, with the ability to multitask, plan and organise day-to-day workloads within a busy environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Driven, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Innovative thinking, with an ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence

WES - Who Are We?

WES is one of the leading suppliers of specialist Chemical Dosing systems in the UK. Simply put, we do it all. Our service offering includes design, manufacture, and installation of innovative chemical dosing solutions for the UK water industry and industrial manufacturing markets. Our nationwide coverage means WES is well placed to offer integrated solutions and support services across the UK. Uniquely, chemical dosing is not a division of WES, it is WES. We believe this gives us cutting edge advantage in the marketplace, and our people are at the forefront of our innovation.

RSE - Who Are We?

WES is part of the RSE group of companies, offering us a unique advantage in the marketplace. RSE is the leading partner of choice in the design, build & maintenance of water treatment & water recycling equipment. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, RSE's offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning.

Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE's key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

What We Offer

• Industry-leading salary based on your experience.
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Holiday Allowance of 25 days + bank holidays.

Other Benefits

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.