Hybrid Assistant Project Manager — Lead Projects & Contractors

Pertemps Thames Water; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Annual leave 26-30 days

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Thames Water in Dartford is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee delivery of projects in a defined geographic area. You will manage contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget, and compliant outcomes while driving health, safety and environmental standards.

This full-time role is hybrid with base in Lane End area and requires a Full UK Driving Licence. The position offers a salary up to £45,000 plus a car allowance, depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• HNC or above in an appropriate subject or significant experience in a similar role.
• Excellent contractual awareness of Project Management work.
• Proven track record of managing third-party performance.
• Proven track record delivering capital projects.
• Good financial awareness including revenue, expenditure and cash flow to deliver financial goals.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects or programmes within a defined geographical area.
• Manage and ensure contractor performance to deliver on time, cost and quality.
• Plan, develop and deliver projects meeting regulatory, statutory and internal requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement within the project team and supply chain.
• Foster external stakeholder relationships and protect the company’s reputation.
• Lead and develop teams with a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Uphold health, safety, environment and sustainability standards.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Project delivery

Education

HNC or above in an appropriate subject

Job description

Thames Water in Dartford is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee delivery of projects in a defined geographic area. You will manage contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget, and compliant outcomes while driving health, safety and environmental standards.

This full-time role is hybrid with base in Lane End area and requires a Full UK Driving Licence. The position offers a salary up to £45,000 plus a car allowance, depending on skills and experience.