Junior Project Manager - Wastewater Industry

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support wastewater monitoring and sampling services for UK water utilities. Based primarily in Brentford, you will assist with multi-site programmes across London and the South West, with potential delivery further afield.

You will work with experienced project managers, clients, field crews and specialists to drive projects from inception to handover, developing skills in planning, delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant degree or recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2/APM).
• IOSH Managing Safely beneficial but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence expected.

Responsibilities

• Support programme planning and coordination of resources.
• Monitor progress and maintain project records.
• Assist with quality and safety assurance and stakeholder communication.
• Contribute to data analysis and continuous improvement.
• Ensure projects are delivered to scope, time and budget.

Skills

Project coordination

Administrative skills

Stakeholder communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Relevant degree

PRINCE2/APM qualification

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Work-management systems

Job description

Support the delivery of smarter wastewater monitoring programmes with Tetra Tech

Purpose and scope of the role

Tetra Tech is seeking a motivated Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of wastewater monitoring and sampling services for UK water utilities. Based primarily in Brentford, you will assist with multi-site programmes and frameworks across London and the South West of England, with potential delivery further afield.

Working closely with experienced project managers, clients, regional field crews and office-based specialists, you will support projects from inception through to handover. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your project management skills while contributing to important programmes that support environmental protection and reduce pollution risk.

Your responsibilities will include supporting programme planning, coordinating resources, monitoring progress, maintaining project records, assisting with quality and safety assurance, communicating with stakeholders and contributing to data analysis and continuous improvement. You will help ensure projects are delivered to agreed scope, timescales, budgets and quality standards.

This permanent role offers a salary from £41,000 plus car allowance and an immediate start.

Your impact in this position

In the short term, you will support the coordination and delivery of existing wastewater monitoring programmes, helping to improve communication between field and office teams. Over the medium term, you will develop your confidence in project planning, stakeholder management, commercial awareness and operational delivery.

With the right support and development, you can progress into a Project Manager role and, in time, take on responsibility for larger and more complex programmes.

You will work on significant water-industry programmes that support environmental protection, reduce pollution risk and help safeguard communities.

Project coordination and planning

Ability to organise tasks, maintain accurate project information and support the delivery of projects to time, cost and quality requirements.

Teamwork and operational support

Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, regional field crews and office-based colleagues in a busy operational environment.

Health, safety and risk awareness

Understanding of the importance of health, safety and risk management, with a willingness to learn about field activities such as confined spaces and highways work.

Client engagement and communication

Clear and professional communication skills, with the confidence to build positive working relationships with clients, colleagues and project stakeholders.

Technical and analytical proficiency

An interest in drainage and sewer networks, together with confidence using Microsoft Office, data analysis tools and work-management systems.

Skills, qualifications and experience

Experience in project coordination, administration, water, utilities or a related operational environment would be advantageous. A relevant degree or recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2 or APM, is desirable but not essential.

IOSH Managing Safely, utility services experience and a commitment to continuing professional development would also be beneficial. A full UK driving licence is expected.

We welcome applications from candidates who are beginning their project management career and can demonstrate strong organisational skills, a willingness to learn and the ability to take ownership of their work.

Work patterns and locations

This is a full-time, Monday-to-Friday role, working 40 hours per week. The primary base is Brentford, with regular field visits and occasional travel to Clevedon and other locations.

Hybrid working may be available where compatible with operational requirements, although office attendance several days per week should be expected. Tetra Tech supports reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.

Whyjoin Tetra Tech?

TetraTech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services workingacross the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide rangeofexpertiseacross our teams, providing a global support networkwith a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand wherewe can add value.We provide a collaborative environment that supportsindividual performance, innovation, and creativity.

Wesupport public and private sector clients on local, national, and internationalprojects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in theUK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees whoareLeading with Science to solve our clients’ most complexproblems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will makereasonable adjustments to support candidates andemployeesrequiringadditionalarrangements. This could includeadaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace.Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment processor in your day-to-day role. #LI-JP1