Assistant Project Manager

The Resolute Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Utilities consultancy is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Thames Water's AMP8 non-infrastructure programme in Reading. The ideal candidate will coordinate large-scale projects and manage diverse stakeholders. A formal qualification and some experience in project management are required. This hybrid role offers flexibility with part of the week working from home.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a consultancy or client organisation.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans including scope, budget, and schedule.
• Manage project teams and ensure effective communication.
• Ensure project budgets are managed effectively.
• Work with the Planning team to maintain project schedules.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Prepare and present regular project reports.
• Manage contracts with contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Project Planning

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

HNC / HND / Degree

Job description

Overview

Assistant Project Manager working for a Utilities consultancy supporting Thames Water in the delivery of their AMP8 non-infrastructure programme. Location: Reading (Hybrid – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home). Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 basic + Travel + Package (Flexible for the right person and experience).

Role Description

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will be part of the team that will be overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of large-scale infrastructure projects on behalf of Thames Water. This role involves co-ordinating with various stakeholders, and supporting the team to ensure projects meet quality, scope, time, and budget requirements. The ideal candidate will possess some experience in the infrastructure sector or at least have started your career in the Project Management field in either Water, Rail, Highways, Power or Energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Development: Develop detailed project plans within the larger programme, including scope, budget, schedule, resources, and risk management strategies.


• Project Execution & Management: Manage project teams, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and performance. Monitor project progress against plan, identify and address any deviations, and implement corrective actions.


• Budget Management: Ensure project budgets are effectively managed, ensuring cost control and value for money. Track expenditures, forecast future costs, and report on budget performance.


• Schedule Management: Work with the Planning team to develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely completion of milestones and deliverables. Proactively identify and address potential schedule delays.


• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Develop and implement risk response plans.


• Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate with and manage stakeholders, including internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and external parties. Build and maintain strong working relationships.


• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and present regular project reports, including progress updates, budget performance, and risk assessments. Maintain accurate project documentation.


• Contract Management: Manage contracts with contractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.

About the Role and Career Path

This role is the first step into working for a consultancy, developing your career in Project Management and developing into a future leader, working on some of the largest projects and frameworks in the Utilities sector. Focusing on both Capital delivery schemes working as part of the client’s team, and on Technical delivery working with Consultancies and delivery partners. You will be working on a hybrid basis, in the client’s office 3 days a week or as required by the programme. You will have a minimum of 2 days a week working from home, but again these days will vary depending on the client’s requirements.

Required Experience

• Formal qualification – HNC / HND / Degree


• Experience working within a consultancy or client organisation in your first graduate position.


• Full driving licence