Assistant Project Manager - Water

Carrington West; Bristol; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project delivery contractor in Bristol is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support high-profile infrastructure projects. In this role, you will assist in governance and client relationships, ensuring safety and quality standards are upheld. Ideal candidates should have a relevant HND/HNC qualification, robust health and safety knowledge, and experience in managing multi-disciplinary projects. This is an excellent opportunity for career advancement into project management.

Benefits

Continuous training and professional development

Chartership support

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Educated to HND/HNC level with professional or management qualifications.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation including CDM duties.
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects with strong stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in ensuring all legal and safety standards are met.
• Administer the Project Management Plan and embed quality assurance.
• Manage contract documentation and client-facing outputs.

Skills

Health and safety legislation knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

HND/HNC level education

Relevant professional qualifications

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager - Water
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £50,000 p/a

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and support the successful delivery of high-profile infrastructure projects as an Assistant Project Manager?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading project delivery team for a tier 1 contractor to South West Water based in Bristol. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will work closely with a Project Manager on single or multiple projects, taking ownership of governance, client-facing outputs, and supply chain relationships. You\'ll act as the PM\'s deputy, supporting the delivery of enhanced safety, quality, environmental outcomes, customer satisfaction, and commercial success.

Why Join This Team

• Work on technically varied and multi-disciplinary projects that make a real impact.
• Gain exposure to senior leadership while developing your own project management career.
• Benefit from continuous training, professional development, and chartership support.
• Be part of a collaborative environment where safety, quality, and customer focus come first.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in ensuring all legal, health, safety, and industry standards are met.
• Administer the Project Management Plan and ensure quality assurance is embedded throughout.
• Take a lead role in project governance, managing contract documentation and client-facing outputs.
• Manage supply chain relationships, supporting with cost control, notifications, and scope changes.
• Ensure project outputs and updates are cascaded effectively to design and construction teams.
• Represent the Project Manager at client meetings, reporting on progress, issues, and actions.
• Monitor risks, escalate issues, and support continuous improvement against project KPIs.
• Assist with resource planning and progress reporting across teams and supply chain partners.

What They\'re Looking For

• Educated to HND/HNC level with relevant professional or management qualifications.
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation, including CDM duty holder responsibilities.
• H&S qualifications such as SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. APM, CMI, ICE) and working towards chartership.
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Confident communicator with resilience, self-motivation, and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Strong leadership and management skills with a full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience working on water treatment projects.
• Knowledge of digital delivery tools and modern project management systems.

This role is the perfect step for an ambitious professional looking to grow into a full Project Manager role. If you\'re motivated, client-focused, and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is designed for you. Apply today to start your next chapter.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received, the application has not been successful at this stage.

Please get in contact by calling Chas on 02393 876 074
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