Assistant Project Manager - Water Sector

Lord Search & Selection; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the water and wastewater infrastructure sectors is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with a strong background in the water industry. The role involves overseeing project operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency, and managing a team to drive performance improvements. This position offers a 6-month contract based in Abbey Wood, London.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction.
• Experience in water and/or sewage industries.
• Management training and NEBOSH certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth project operations and compliance management.
• Prepare and produce project RAMS.
• Manage resources and report weekly on project status.

Skills

Project Management

Water Hygiene

Compliance Management

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction

NEBOSH National Certificate

Management Training (ILM Level 5)

SMSTS

Job description

People Group are looking to recruit an Assistant Project Manager from a Water background to work for a leading service provider in the water and wastewater infrastructure sectors in the UK.

Position: Assistant Project Manager
Rate: Inside IR35
Location: Abbey Wood
Duration: 6 months+

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the client and striving to meet their needs. They should ensure the smooth running of the project and work closely with the Programme Manager / Project Manager.
• Ensure the safe, efficient and compliant completion of work under his/her control.
• Be able to prepare and produce project RAMS.
• Ensure that his/her team is continually driving to improve their performance, and that new ideas and innovation are encouraged and developed.
• Ensuring that all plant, materials and subcontract resource is managed and on site as needed
• Report to the Programme/Project Manager/Client weekly on the status of the Project.
• Complete and submit site audits and close out actions arising. Completion and submission of Hazard spots.
• Complete PPE checks including head protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, gloves, High visibility clothing. Other PPE as required by task.
• Ensure compliance with NRSWA notices and permit conditions.
• Ensure water quality standards are maintained, ensuring pipe ends are sealed, storage of materials, chloros, usage etc.
• Ensure the data integrity of all jobs completed including random dip testing of data including but not limited to; serial numbers (bar codes), co-ordinates, photograph quality on route and task stop-starts times etc.
• Ensure the day-to-day compliance management including problem solving & resolution of issues.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction
• Demonstrable experience of working within the water and / or sewage industries
• Management training such as Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 or equivalent
• NEBOSH National Certificate (General or Construction)
• SMSTS
• Water hygiene