Assistant Project Manager

Kintec Global Recruitment; Ribble Valley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Option to purchase additional leave

Structured training and CPD support

Regular CPD sessions

Monthly team brunches and quarterlys

Cycle to Work scheme

Free fruit in the office

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for the Water Sector Design role in Manchester. Join a growing consultancy and support multidisciplinary water design projects through delivery and coordination.

You will work with senior engineers and project managers to coordinate design delivery, manage programmes, and ensure concepts evolve to completion, with clear progression toward Project Manager level.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in engineering design or project environments.
• Experience in a regulated industry is desirable.
• Exposure to project management of design activities.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Support management of multidisciplinary water design projects.
• Assist in delivering projects on time, within budget and to required quality.
• Help coordinate design teams and supply chain partners.
• Update and maintain project programmes.
• Support NEC and other contract requirements administration.
• Assist with commercial tracking, variations and change management.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Report project progress to senior team members.
• Support preparation of tenders and technical proposals.
• Ensure collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Skills

Engineering design coordination

Project management (design)

Design coordination / designManagement

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree or HND

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager - Water Sector Design

Location: Manchester, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Primarily office-based with flexible hybrid working

The Role

You will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of multidisciplinary engineering design projects within the water sector, helping to keep everything on track from programme and cost through to quality and client satisfaction. This role is ideal for someone with early project or design experience who is ready to move into a more structured project management position, with clear progression toward Project Manager level.

You will work closely with senior engineers and project managers to coordinate design delivery, manage programmes, and ensure projects run smoothly from concept through to completion. Design project experience is necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the management of multidisciplinary water design projects
• Assisting in delivering projects on time, within budget and to required quality standards
• Helping coordinate design teams and supply chain partners
• Updating and maintaining project programmes
• Supporting the administration of NEC and other contract requirements
• Assisting with commercial tracking, variations and change management
• Maintaining regular communication with clients and internal stakeholders
• Reporting project progress and performance to senior team members
• Supporting the preparation of tenders and technical proposals
• Ensuring effective collaboration across engineering disciplines

About You

You already have some exposure to engineering or project environments and are looking to build a long-term career in project management.

Essential

• 2-5 years experience in one or more of the following:
• Engineering design in a regulated industry
• Project management (design only)
• Design coordination / design management
• Degree or HND in an engineering or related discipline
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Genuine interest in developing a career in project management

Desirable

• Experience within the water sector
• Understanding of multidisciplinary engineering projects
• Exposure to NEC or similar contract forms
• Awareness of project programmes, cost tracking and change management
• Experience working with cross-functional or distributed teams
• Basic understanding of commercial and contractual principles

Why Join

This is a strong opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you will gain hands-on project experience while being supported to develop into a Project Manager.

You will benefit from:

• Clear progression into Project Manager roles
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering projects
• Support from experienced engineers and project leaders
• Opportunities to get involved in tenders and client-facing work

The Manchester office offers free parking, excellent transport links and access to a fully equipped gym with changing facilities, alongside a collaborative and supportive environment.

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Structured training and development support
• Regular CPD sessions
• Monthly team brunches and quarterly socials
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free fruit in the office

If you are looking to move into a role where you can build real project management experience and take the next step in your career, this position offers a clear, supported path forward