Assistant Project Manager, Water Infrastructure – Hybrid

Alexander Associates; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for water and utilities projects in Manchester. The role involves supporting project delivery from design to handover, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in water-sector projects. This position offers hybrid working and opportunities to manage high-profile water infrastructure schemes.

Benefits

Stable pipeline of future framework and project work

Lead high-profile water infrastructure schemes

Qualifications

• Experience working on projects within the water, wastewater, or utilities sectors.
• Basic understanding of MEICA systems, installation methodologies, commissioning processes.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in a construction setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist project delivery from design to installation and handover.
• Manage procurement and installation activities across multiple disciplines.
• Support programme, budget, and risk management for project delivery.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance across sites.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Proactive approach

Education

Relevant engineering or project management qualifications (Degree, HNC/HND, APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent)

Job description

A growing engineering company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for water and utilities projects in Manchester. The role involves supporting project delivery from design to handover, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in water-sector projects. This position offers hybrid working and opportunities to manage high-profile water infrastructure schemes.