Assistant Project Manager - Water

Lord Search & Selection; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major contractor is seeking an Assistant Project Manager specializing in the water sector for long-term contract opportunities in South East. The role involves supporting project delivery, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in utilities, strong organizational skills, and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate with overtime potential

Structured training and development support

Qualifications

• Experience in assistant project or site delivery roles within utilities or water environments.
• Knowledge of NRSWA, CDM, RAMS, and permit-to-work systems.
• Able to prioritise under pressure and work to demanding SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery across water utility works focusing on compliance.
• Review RAMS and manage day-to-day coordination of subcontractors.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with permits.

Skills

Coordination

Compliance

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction

SMSTS Certification

NEBOSH (General or Construction)

Water Hygiene

ILM Level 5 or similar management training

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Water Sector
Location: South East (Field & Office-Based)
Employment Type: Long-term Contract (with a view to permanent)
Pay Rate: Up to GBP27.22 per hour (Umbrella)

Are you an Assistant Project Manager with strong experience across utilities and civils, especially in the water sector?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a major framework delivering vital infrastructure upgrades across the region.

You'll support the Delivery Team to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of field operations, helping to manage productivity, reporting, permitting, quality assurance, and client liaison.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project delivery across water utility works with a focus on compliance, data integrity, and H&S standards
• Report weekly to Programme/Project Managers and clients on progress, site audits, and operational updates
• Review RAMS and manage day-to-day coordination of subcontractors, resources, and material delivery
• Conduct site inspections, PPE checks, hazard spotting, and ensure compliance with permit and NRSWA requirements
• Respond to escalations, customer complaints, and ensure SLA jeopardy management is in place
• Liaise with highways authorities, manage job data accuracy, and uphold photographic evidence requirements
• Maintain project documentation, submit reports, and support audit readiness across all job packs
• Promote a safety-first culture and reinforce CDM responsibilities throughout the supply chain

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in assistant project or site delivery roles within utilities or water environments
• Comfortable coordinating across operations, data, H&S, and customer-facing elements
• Knowledge of NRSWA, CDM, RAMS, and permit-to-work systems
• Able to prioritise under pressure and work to demanding SLAs
• Strong IT, reporting, and organisational skills

Desirable Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction
• SMSTS Certification
• NEBOSH (General or Construction)
• Water Hygiene
• ILM Level 5 or similar management training

Why Apply?
Long-term contract with pathway to permanent employment
Work on essential water utility upgrades with a leading contractor
Competitive hourly rate with overtime potential
Structured training and development support

Interested?
Please send your up-to-date CV and we will be in contact with successful applicants.
Mario - Carrington West

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