Assistant Project Manager

October 7, 2026

Office

Junior

Snodland, United Kingdom

Indeed

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Office-only work

Description

The Assistant Project Manager drives technical projects from initial concept straight through to final handover, working side-by-side with the Project Manager to plan, execute and deliver smart solutions. The role owns operational details such as site visits, budgets, digital databases and documentation, while acting as the central link between contractors, technical experts and internal teams. A key focus is championing delivery standards: ensuring compliance with CDM2015 regulations, company engineering specifications and strict quality assurance procedures.

Responsibilities

Performing administrative tasks as required, including preparing estimates and invoices and keeping track of the project's progress, usually with the help of specific software and technical experts
Reporting to the project manager on the project's progress through the project lifecycle
Supporting team members by researching project information
Updating and reporting on the project's schedule progress, budget, and spending
Collaborating with stakeholders about their needs and goals for the project
Support the Check and Review of project scopes ensuring they achieve the required outputs and quality standards
Providing input into the coordination of technical solutions and support on complex capital projects, including Scope Documents, Works & Site Information, Design Drawings, Programmes, CDM Documents and compilation of job packs to required deadlines
Liaison with internal stakeholders and external 3rd parties, to seek approvals to facilitate projects
Undertaking site visits/audits and conduct project meetings
Working closely with Project Managers in regard to delivery dates, programme and cost analysis
Liaising with third parties to ensure they have the correct information
Maintaining thorough documentation of project activities
Regularly reviewing and updating processes and procedures

Requirements

HNC, HND, or a degree in an Engineering discipline
Relevant Project Management qualifications (e.g., APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
Professional membership, Chartered status, or actively working towards Chartership
Ability to apply sound engineering judgment to check and review project scopes, technical solutions, design drawings, and compilation of job packs for complex capital projects
Strong understanding and application of CDM 2015 regulations, client obligations under CDM, and quality assurance processes across project delivery
Strong working knowledge of various NEC contract suites and their practical application with contractors
Proficiency in project management software, Common Data Environments (CDE), and digital databases for project documentation
Ability to prepare estimates, track progress, review invoices, and manage schedule, budget, and spend reporting throughout the project lifecycle
High-level communication skills to convey information clearly and influence stakeholders across technical teams, contractors, external 3rd parties, and leadership
Strong time management skills to handle multiple project deliverables, meeting dates, and site visit schedules
Proactive approach to resolving issues, performing site audits, and updating procedures to maintain high standards of delivery
Practical experience working in a water distribution environment, water utility, or similar industrial engineering setting

Conditions

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service
Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave
Paid volunteering days
Cycle to work scheme
Health cash plan
Life assurance
Wellbeing related benefits
Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities

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