Assistant Project Manager

United Infrastructure Group; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Group in Wakefield is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with a background in civil engineering or construction delivery to support the successful delivery of water and infrastructure projects from inception to completion.

This role offers exposure to commercial management, planning, client liaison, programme delivery, health and safety, and contract administration, with a clear path to managing your own projects in the future.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within construction, civil engineering, utility, water, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience in a Site Engineer, Senior Engineer, or similar project delivery role.
• Good understanding of construction processes, site operations, and project delivery.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering clean water, wastewater, network and infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
• Support commercial management, planning, client liaison, programme delivery, health and safety, and contract administration.
• Transition into project management and progress toward managing own projects in future.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and work within Yorkshire Water framework contracts.

Skills

Construction delivery experience

Site Engineer background

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Project ManagerWe use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalised ads or content, and analyse our traffic. By clicking \"Accept All\" you consent to our use of cookies.### Assistant Project ManagerApply: Water - Wakefield: Full time: Posted Today: JR101744### Experience & QualificationsEssential* Previous experience within the construction, civil engineering, utility, water, or infrastructure sectors.* Experience in a **Site Engineer, Senior Engineer, or similar project delivery role**.* Good understanding of construction processes, site operations, and project delivery.* Strong organisational and communication skills.* Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.* Full UK Driving Licence.### Purpose of the RoleWe are seeking an ambitious and driven individual with a background in civil engineering, utilities, construction supervision, or site engineering who is looking to develop a long-term career in project management.Working within our Yorkshire Water framework contracts, the Assistant Project Manager will support the successful delivery of clean water, wastewater, network, and infrastructure projects from inception through to completion. This role is ideal for a **Site Engineer, Senior Engineer, or other construction professional with hands-on delivery experience** who wishes to transition into project management and progress towards managing their own projects in the future.The successful candidate will gain exposure to commercial management, planning, client liaison, programme delivery, health and safety, and contract administration while working alongside experienced Project Managers.This wording focuses the role more clearly on candidates with an engineering or construction delivery background who are looking to take their first step into project management, rather than experienced supervisors or site managers.Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.