Assistant Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in the Portsmouth region is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee the delivery of critical pipeline works. The successful candidate will support the Project Manager with communication, coordination, and governance processes, ensuring successful project outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field, demonstrable experience in civil infrastructure projects, and strong stakeholder management skills. Competitive benefits include annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)

Life assurance (4x pensionable salary)

Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay

Private medical insurance & Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in delivering major civil infrastructure projects.
• NEC contract management experience (desirable).
• Project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, PMI).
• Full UK driving licence (driver assessment required).

Responsibilities

• Attend regular stakeholder meetings to monitor pipeline works and coordinate activity.
• Produce and support monthly progress reports and governance approval papers.
• Lead procurement activities and monitor NEC contract performance.
• Manage design interfaces with approved suppliers.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to secure approvals of delivery plans.

Skills

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Analytical mindset with proven project management capability

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)

Education

Degree in engineering, project management, design, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Portsmouth Region

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (38 hours per week)

The Role

As Assistant Project Manager, you will support the Project Manager in overseeing the delivery of critical pipeline works. You will play a key role in communication, coordination, and governance processes, ensuring successful outcomes across planning, procurement, construction, and project handover. You will also manage ad hoc projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality.

Responsibilities

• Attend regular stakeholder meetings to monitor pipeline works and coordinate activity.
• Produce and support monthly progress reports and governance approval papers.
• Lead procurement activities and monitor NEC contract performance.
• Manage design interfaces with approved suppliers.
• Support contract management through CEMAR communication systems.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to secure approvals of delivery plans.
• Deliver projects to time, cost, and quality, aligned with ODI targets and regulatory allowances.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, project management, design, or related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering major civil infrastructure projects.
• NEC contract management experience (desirable).
• Professional membership (e.g. MICE, APM, PMI).
• Project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, PMI).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with proven project management capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
• Full UK driving licence (driver assessment required).

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
• Life assurance (4x pensionable salary).
• Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay.
• Private medical insurance & Employee Assistance Programme.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on an exciting challenge as a Pipelines Assistant Project Manager, please send your CV to (url removed) or contact Jordan Lee at (phone number removed) for further details.

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