Assistant Project Manager

South East Water; Snodland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible annual leave policy

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support large-scale engineering schemes and deliver real impact for millions of people. You will gain hands-on experience, work with top-tier technical experts, and help shape how projects are run across lifecycle stages.

The role emphasizes collaboration, governance, and practical engineering judgment, with a focus on supporting delivery dates, budgets, and quality standards in a dynamic water distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a water distribution environment or similar infrastructure.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Experience with project management software and data environments.
• Demonstrate sound engineering judgement and CDM 2015 understanding.

Responsibilities

• Performing administrative tasks as required, including preparing estimates and invoices and keeping track of the project’s progress, usually with the help of specific software and technical experts.
• Reporting to the project manager on the project’s progress through the project lifecycle.
• Supporting team members by researching project information.
• Updating and reporting on the project’s schedule progress, budget, and spending.
• Collaborating with stakeholders about their needs and goals for the project.
• Support the Check and Review of project scopes ensuring they achieve the required outputs and quality standards.
• Providing input into the coordination of technical solutions and support on complex capital projects.
• This includes Scope Documents, Works & Site Information, Design Drawings, Programmes, CDM Documents and compilation of job packs to required deadlines.
• Liaison with internal stakeholders and external 3rd parties, to seek approvals to facilitate projects.
• Undertaking site visits/audits and conduct project meetings.
• Working closely with Project Managers in regard to delivery dates, programme and cost analysis.
• Liaising with third parties to ensure they have the correct information.
• Maintaining thorough documentation of project activities.
• Regularly reviewing and updating processes and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Project management experience

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Engineering

Relevant Project Management Qualifications

Tools

Project management software

Common Data Environments

Job description

Summary

Summary: Do you want to use your skills to deliver something that genuinely matters to millions of people every single day—clean, safe water? If so, you’re in the right place. At South East Water, we don’t just manage pipelines and treatment works; we invest in the people who keep them running. We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team. This isn’t a role where you’ll be stuck doing standard paperwork or left without support. It’s an exciting, fast-paced position where you will gain hands‑on experience with complex, large-scale engineering schemes, collaborate with top‑tier technical experts, and have a real say in how our projects are run. Whether you are looking for a supportive environment to kickstart your career, a clear path to leadership, or a workplace that values your technical expertise while respecting your work‑life balance, we have a seat at the table for you.

Main Responsibilities

• Performing administrative tasks as required, including preparing estimates and invoices and keeping track of the project’s progress, usually with the help of specific software and technical experts.
• Reporting to the project manager on the project’s progress through the project lifecycle.
• Supporting team members by researching project information.
• Updating and reporting on the project’s schedule progress, budget, and spending.
• Collaborating with stakeholders about their needs and goals for the project.
• Support the Check and Review of project scopes ensuring they achieve the required outputs and quality standards.
• Providing input into the coordination of technical solutions and support on complex capital projects.
• This includes Scope Documents, Works & Site Information, Design Drawings, Programmes, CDM Documents and compilation of job packs to required deadlines.
• Liaison with internal stakeholders and external 3rd parties, to seek approvals to facilitate projects.
• Undertaking site visits/audits and conduct project meetings.
• Working closely with Project Managers in regard to delivery dates, programme and cost analysis.
• Liaising with third parties to ensure they have the correct information.
• Maintaining thorough documentation of project activities.
• Regularly reviewing and updating processes and procedures.

You’ll need

• HNC, HND or degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Relevant Project Management Qualifications
• Experience in a water distribution environment or similar industrial/infrastructure background.
• A keen, committed and motivated individual with excellent communication skills.
• Experience of project management software and common data environments.
• Demonstrate and implement sound engineering judgement.
• Strong understanding of CDM 2015 and how it is applied to projects.
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities.
• The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.

Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

Benefits package

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

Compensation package

Up to £42,000 p.a.

Be you, belong and valued. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.

We supply top-quality drinking water to 2.3 million customers in the southeast of England. Through a network of 9,000 miles of pipe, we deliver 544 million litres of water every day. It's the skill and expertise of our employees that ensures our water meets the highest standards. We make sure we can meet the needs of our customers both now and in the future.

• Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted.
• We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.
• A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.
• Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.