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Assistant Project Manager

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager
 Tamworth 
 Up to 50k 

Role overview

A growing engineering and design consultancy operating within the UK water sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure programmes.

This role offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams across major wastewater and sewage treatment projects, working closely with utility clients, contractors, and delivery partners throughout the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the successful delivery of wastewater and sewage treatment projects
Manage multidisciplinary project teams including consultants, contractors, suppliers, and client stakeholders
Coordinate activities across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover stages
Develop and maintain project programmes, schedules, and delivery plans
Monitor project performance, risks, and change management activities
Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, reporting, and commercial controls
Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, CDM Regulations, and environmental standards
Support procurement activities including tender reviews and contractor management
Chair project progress meetings and provide updates to senior stakeholders and clients
Maintain accurate project documentation and technical records
Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, regulators, and delivery partners
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned processes
 Essential skills:

5-10 years' project management experience within the water or wastewater sector
Proven experience delivering sewage treatment and wastewater treatment projects
Strong understanding of:
Wastewater treatment processes
Pumping stations
Pipelines and associated infrastructure
Experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle
Knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management principles
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Understanding of UK health & safety legislation and CDM Regulations
Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline
Full UK driving licence
 Desirable skills:

Experience working with UK water utilities
Chartered status or working toward chartership
PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or PMP qualification
Experience within AMP programmes
Knowledge of ICA, MEICA, or civil infrastructure delivery

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