Project Engineer

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A water sector consulting firm in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to oversee the delivery of critical water infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in UK capital delivery projects. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (4x pensionable salary)

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer is essential.
• Proven experience in UK water sector capital delivery projects.
• Familiarity with NEC contract management is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CEMAR systems

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. This could be across clients, consultancies or contractor organisations.

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.

How to Apply

If you’re a Civil Engineer with experience delivering water projects and are ready to take the next step in your career, please send your CV to [e-mail] or contact Jordan Lee at 07583 177437 for further details.

Ganymede Solutions is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. 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.