Project Engineer

Ganymede Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in the Portsmouth Region to support the delivery of water infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate is a degree-qualified Civil Engineer with experience in the UK water sector. Responsibilities include managing project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with NEC contracts. This role offers a permanent, full-time position with a competitive benefits package including extensive annual leave and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)

Life assurance (4x pensionable salary)

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UK water sector capital delivery projects.
• Familiarity with NEC contract management.
• Professional membership (e.g. MICE, APM, PMI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in delivering water infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and support monthly progress reports and governance papers.
• Manage design interfaces with approved suppliers.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Coordination

Analytical capability

Organizational capability

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree-qualified Civil Engineer

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager (Water Sector)

Location: Portsmouth Region

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (38 hours per week)

The Role

We are seeking a degree-qualified Civil Engineer to join our team as an Assistant Project Manager, supporting the delivery of a critical major project in the Portsmouth Region.

You'll work closely with the Project Manager to oversee planning, procurement, construction, and handover of key pipeline and network projects. This role is ideal for candidates currently working as Project Engineers or Assistant Project Managers within the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in the delivery of water infrastructure projects from design to completion.
• Attend and contribute to stakeholder meetings, ensuring alignment across design, construction, and delivery teams.
• Prepare and support monthly progress reports, governance papers, and programme updates.
• Manage design interfaces with approved suppliers and ensure NEC contract compliance through CEMAR.
• Lead procurement activities and monitor contractor performance.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to secure approvals and ensure compliance with regulatory targets (ODIs).
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to quality standards within agreed budgets.

Key Requirements

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer (or equivalent discipline) - essential.
• Proven experience in UK water sector capital delivery projects (AMP7/AMP8 experience highly desirable).
• Background with a client organisation, consultancy, or Tier 1 contractor in the water industry.
• Familiarity with NEC contract management and CEMAR systems (desirable).
• Professional membership (e.g. MICE, APM, PMI) preferred.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, coordination, and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organisational capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
• Full UK driving licence (driver assessment required).

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
• Life assurance (4x pensionable salary).
• Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay.
• Private medical insurance & Employee Assistance Programme.

Ganymede Solutions is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.