Assistant Project Manager (Commercial)

Anglian Water @one Alliance; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water @one Alliance seeks an Assistant Project Manager to join their Central Commercial Team. This role involves overseeing timely project delivery, managing budgets, and promoting sustainability principles. Ideal candidates will possess project coordination experience and demonstrate strong collaborative skills, with clear pathways for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects or coordinating complex tasks.
• Background in the construction industry is advantageous.
• Resilience and focus under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project delivery on time, safely, and sustainably.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets; manage risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve project delivery.

Skills

Project Delivery

Risk Management

Sustainability Principles

Collaboration

IT Proficiency

Job description

Who are we?

Within the @one Alliance, we are a highly collaborative organization comprising eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) and our extended supply chain. Together, we deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment program.

We are preparing for our most ambitious Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP 8, which will involve delivering a larger program of work than ever before. Our focus is on driving change, setting global benchmarks, and building a better environment, while providing growth and development opportunities for our workforce. We aim to build on our existing teams with pathways for career progression.

As we enter this exciting and challenging phase for the Water industry, maintaining industry-leading commercial and cost management practices is essential to not only meet but exceed our objectives and customer expectations.

This Assistant Project Manager role will be part of the Commercial Function, supporting the Central Commercial Team with activities such as Continuous Improvement, System Implementation, and Central Reporting. This role is ideal for someone looking to strengthen their commercial experience or grow into a broader commercial role.

What will you be doing as our new Assistant Project Manager?

You will ensure project delivery on time, safely, and sustainably. You will also focus on driving efficiency and outperformance without compromising governance and delivery standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring project timelines and budgets, proactively managing risks and opportunities.
• Visiting sites to gather information and creating reports and presentations that support project milestones.
• Promoting sustainability principles in design and construction, focusing on energy use, carbon emissions, waste reduction, and supply chain management.
• Managing contract requirements related to design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Supporting project close-out processes to meet client requirements and facilitate final account completion.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to improve project delivery and resolve challenges.

About your skills, experience, and behaviors...

You should have experience in delivering projects or coordinating complex tasks, with a willingness to travel regionally. Construction industry experience and a desire to develop a career in the commercial field are advantageous.

You should be able to build strong relationships, work collaboratively, and take accountability. Proficiency with IT programs, resilience, and focus under pressure are important qualities.

If joining an industry-leading alliance with clear career progression excites you, please apply today!

Our vision
A collaborative alliance, driving change, setting global benchmarks, and building a better environment for our customers. We aim to:
Empower our people; Delight our customers; Embrace digital transformation; Deliver brilliance.

Our Values
To bring environmental and social prosperity through our commitment to Love Every Drop, we build trust, do the right thing, and continually explore new opportunities.

The Anglian Water @one Alliance. Seven partners, endless opportunities.