Junior Project Manager - Wastewater Industry

Tetra Tech Europe; Brentford; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Hybrid working may be available; salary starts at £41,000 plus car allowance and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support programme planning and coordinating resources to ensure projects run to time, cost and quality.
• Monitor progress and maintain project records.
• Assist with quality and safety assurance and stakeholder communications.
• Contribute to data analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Help ensure projects are delivered within scope, timescales and budgets.

Skills

Project coordination

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Client engagement

Technical & analytical

Education

Relevant degree

PRINCE2/APM qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

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.

Core Capabilities

• 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.

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.