Assistant Project Manager

Ross-shire Engineering; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee project delivery in the water sector. This role involves managing teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and liaising with clients to understand their needs. Join a company that values growth and innovation, offering a flexible career path and a supportive environment. With ambitious plans for expansion, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading organization committed to sustainability and excellence in the water industry.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

31 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Discounted Gym Membership

Professional Fees Paid

Employee Discount Platform

EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering required.
• Proven track record in Project Management with an Engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from enquiry to final acceptance.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Time Management

Communication Skills

Innovative Thinking

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Engineering

HND in Engineering

HNC in Engineering

Tools

Engineering Tools and Equipment

Project Management Software

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Following continued success our Chemical and Biological Treatment division is looking for an Assistant Project Manager based in Dalgety Bay to join us on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for the delivery of projects and manage the performance of projects end-to-end. This will require supervision of operational sites and their delivery teams, including Project Engineers, Site Managers, Supervisors and Sub-Contractors.

RSE continue to go from strength to strength in the marketplace and focused on continuing being one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses to service the Water industry. You will be joining an organisation with ambitious growth plans and given the opportunity to develop with one of the most innovative businesses in the industry.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• Project liaison from enquiry stage to final acceptance and documentation. Meeting with clients to discuss specific requirements and carry out site surveys as required.
• Instructing, directing, controlling, and allocating work to Trade Operatives & Apprentices, with attention to quality, productivity, and safety.
• Preparation of design documents.
• Overseeing design aspects of projects from inception to implementation.
• Ensure compliance with Client specifications and current regulatory standards.
• Assemble contract works information documents.
• Consider project health and safety, quality, and environmental matters.
• Implement project change control and programme requirements.
• Preparation of Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans for projects with Principal Contractor responsibility under CDM.
• Subcontractor liaison, management including tender specification, quotation and H&S documentation review and appraisal.

What Do You Need?

• Qualification to degree / HND/ HNC in Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven track record in Project Management, with an Engineering or Supervisory background.
• Good time management, with the ability to multitask, plan and organise day to day workloads within a busy environment.
• Good communication skills in both verbal and written communication and ability to follow, interpret and explain technical instructions.
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to all engineering trades, particularly Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering.
• Driven, with an ability to work individually and with teams under your direction.
• Innovative thinking, with and ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market-leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique 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. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.

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 RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Industry-leading salary based on your experience.
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Private Healthcare (Personal).
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• Professional Fees Paid
• Employee Discount Platform
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

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.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now.