Assistant Project Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 26 days increasing with 5

Generous Pension Scheme

Job summary

Thames Water in Reading is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of wastewater network planned intervention programmes, including sewer rehabilitation, interceptor removals and low complexity excavation repair works.

This role is a great development opportunity and works closely with the Engineering Project Manager and wider Engineering Solutions team to help manage civil engineering interventions safely, efficiently and in line with programme, cost, quality, regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience providing or supporting delivery of engineering, construction or operational projects or programmes.
• Experience working with operational teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting project controls, including tracking, cost awareness, reporting and QA.
• Experience preparing or reviewing project documentation, including briefs or handover information.
• Experience within the water sector – ideally wastewater network operations.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements for construction works, including CDM.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of planned intervention programmes that reduce blockages, pollution and flooding.
• Coordinate day-to-day programme delivery, reporting and project controls with the Engineering Project Manager.
• Establish and promote a proactive Health, Safety and Environment culture and review H&S documentation.
• Undertake site audits to monitor health, safety, quality and delivery standards, with findings recorded and closed.
• Assist in achieving regulatory, statutory and internal outputs, deadlines and targets.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders to support clear communication and timely escalation.

Skills

Programme coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Organisation

Microsoft Excel

Driving licence

Job description

The Assistant Project Manager role in Reading supports delivery of wastewater network planned intervention programmes, covering sewer rehabilitation, interceptor removals and low complexity excavation repairs. Working full time, the postholder helps the Engineering Project Manager and wider Engineering Solutions team manage civil engineering interventions safely and efficiently, meeting programme, cost, quality, regulatory and stakeholder requirements.

Duties include coordinating day-to-day progress, reducing blockages, pollution and flooding, and maintaining accurate records. Applicants should demonstrate strong organisation, communication and problem-solving abilities, with an understanding of civil engineering or utilities work.

The salary ranges from £39,455 to £50,000, dependent on skills and experience.

We currently have an opportunity as an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of our wastewater network planned intervention programmes. These include sewer rehabilitation, interceptor removals and low complexity excavation repair works. This role is a great development opportunity and works closely with the Engineering Project Manager and wider Engineering Solutions team to help manage civil engineering interventions safely, efficiently and in line with programme, cost, quality, regulatory and stakeholder requirements.

What you’ll be doing as an Assistant Project Manager

• Support delivery of planned intervention programmes that reduce blockages, pollution and flooding across the wastewater network.
• Work with the Engineering Project Manager to coordinate day-to-day programme delivery, reporting and project controls.
• Establish and promote a proactive Health, Safety and Environment culture, including review and assurance of key project H&S documentation.
• Undertake site audits to monitor health, safety, quality and delivery standards, ensuring findings are recorded, escalated and followed through to closure.
• Assist in achieving all regulatory, statutory and internal outputs, deadlines and targets.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders to support clear communication, timely escalation and positive customer outcomes.
• Develop project briefs and supplementary information to support early contractor involvement and delivery planning.
• Review and contribute to approval of key project documentation, including pre construction information (PCI), project plans, construction phase H&S plans (CPP), commissioning plans and handover information.
• Support contractor performance assurance to help deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Oversee commissioning and handover of completed projects to the operational client.

What should you bring to the role?

• Experience supporting the delivery or management of engineering, construction or operational projects or programmes.
• Experience working with operational teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting project controls, including programme tracking, cost awareness, reporting and quality assurance.
• Experience preparing or reviewing project documentation, including briefs, plans or handover information.
• Experience within the water sector – ideally in waste water network operations.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements for construction works, including CDM.
• Awareness of commercial delivery requirements, procurement, tendering and cost control.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport.

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have

• Experience supporting sewer rehabilitation, interceptor removal or excavation repair programmes.
• Engineering or project management qualification.

Salary

£39,455 to £50,000 depending on skills and experiences.

Hours

36 Hours Monday - Friday

Location

Hybrid - Clear Water Court Reading - RG1 8DB

What’s in it for you?

• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus, bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment).

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.

Why choose us?

Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work.

We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers.

As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.