Assistant Project Manager (Civils)

South East Water; Snodland; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme

6 weeks holiday with service increase

Flexible annual leave

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Descripción de la vacante

South East Water is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to provide technical and operational support across the full lifecycle of civil engineering schemes, from concept and feasibility through to commissioning and handover. You will report to the Project Manager and help maintain momentum, ensuring safe, on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, preparing estimates, tracking progress, and compiling job packs to deadlines

Formación

• HNC, HND or degree in civil engineering required.
• Relevant Project Management Qualifications.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership.
• Experience in a water distribution environment or similar.
• Experience with project management software and common data environments.
• Strong engineering judgement and CDM 2015 understanding.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Understanding of NEC contracts and their application.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare estimates and invoices and track progress using specialist software.
• Report project progress to the Project Manager across the lifecycle.
• Support team by researching project information.
• Monitor schedule, budget, and spend; report variances.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align needs and goals.
• Assist with scope reviews to ensure outputs and quality standards.
• Coordinate technical solutions and compile job packs to deadlines.
• Liaise with internal and external parties to obtain approvals.

Conocimientos

Civil engineering knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

CDM 2015

NEC contracts awareness

Educación

HNC/HND or degree in civil engineering

Chartered or working towards Chartership

Herramientas

Project management software

Common Data Environments

Descripción del empleo

Summary:

Are you looking for a role where your technical input directly shapes water infrastructure? Do you have the communication skills to negotiate with Tier 1 contractors and the technical knowledge to challenge a design review? We are searching for an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to provide critical technical and operational support to the Project Manager throughout the full lifecycle of schemes with a focus on civil engineering - from Initial Concept and Feasibility through to Commissioning and Final Handover. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will ensure the seamless delivery of infrastructure projects, maintaining momentum from the pre-construction phase to site completion.

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:

• Skills / Qualifications / Experience
• HNC, HND or degree in civil engineering.
• Relevant Project Management Qualifications.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership.
• Experience in a water distribution environment or similar industrial background.
• 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.
• Have a strong awareness and understanding of industry standards and specifications.
• Strong understanding of the various NEC contracts and their application.

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.

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.

What can you expect from your recruitment?

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.

Compensation package:

£42,000 - £48,000 p.a. dependant on experience