Assistant Project Manager, Water Infrastructure

South East Water; Snodland; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible annual leave policy

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support large-scale engineering schemes and deliver real impact for millions of people. You will gain hands-on experience, work with top-tier technical experts, and help shape how projects are run across lifecycle stages.

The role emphasizes collaboration, governance, and practical engineering judgment, with a focus on supporting delivery dates, budgets, and quality standards in a dynamic water distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a water distribution environment or similar infrastructure.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Experience with project management software and data environments.
• Demonstrate sound engineering judgement and CDM 2015 understanding.

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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Project management experience

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Engineering

Relevant Project Management Qualifications

Tools

Project management software

Common Data Environments

Job description

South East Water is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support large-scale engineering schemes and deliver real impact for millions of people. You will gain hands-on experience, work with top-tier technical experts, and help shape how projects are run across lifecycle stages.

The role emphasizes collaboration, governance, and practical engineering judgment, with a focus on supporting delivery dates, budgets, and quality standards in a dynamic water distribution environment.