Assistant Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities consultancy is looking for an Assistant Project Manager in Reading to oversee large-scale infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should possess some experience in project management within sectors like Water, Rail, or Energy. This role promotes a hybrid working environment, allowing flexibility in daily office attendance. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in managing various stakeholders and project budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a consultancy or client organisation in your first graduate position.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and completion of large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Develop detailed project plans including budget, schedule, and resources.
• Manage project teams and ensure effective communication.
• Track and report on project budgets and performances.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget management

Communication

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

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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.

Key areas you will be involved in include:

• 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.

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, working 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

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

PLEASE NOTE

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply via this link or contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn or by calling The Resolute Group on 01332 653 911.

All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.