Assistant Project Manager - Major Civil Construction Project

Matchtech; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a multi-billion construction transformation programme in Essex. You will work alongside the Project Manager to drive delivery of complex civils construction projects, coordinating across design, construction, and delivery phases.

The role requires experience in regulated industries, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage contractors, consultants and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within complex civil engineering or construction programmes.
• Practical experience of working through construction stages of major projects.
• Understanding of project controls, risk management, progress reporting and change management.
• Experience gained within a highly regulated industry, such as airports, rail, nuclear or water.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with contractors, consultants and internal teams.
• Good understanding of construction processes, governance and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Project Manager with the delivery of complex civils construction projects
• Co-ordinating project activities across design, construction and delivery phases
• Monitoring progress, programme milestones, risks, issues and project dependencies
• Supporting the management of contractors, consultants and project stakeholders
• Assisting with project reporting, documentation, governance and change control
• Ensuring construction activities are delivered in line with quality, health and safety and regulatory requirements
• Contributing to effective communication across multidisciplinary project teams

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Matchtech is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a multi-billion construction transformation programme in Essex. You will work alongside the Project Manager to drive delivery of complex civils construction projects, coordinating across design, construction, and delivery phases.

The role requires experience in regulated industries, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage contractors, consultants and stakeholders.