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Assistant Project Manager - Water

Woolwich
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Assistant Project Manager - Water Sector
Location: South East (Field & Office-Based)
Employment Type: Long-term Contract (with a view to permanent)
Pay Rate: Up to £27.22 per hour (Umbrella)

Are you an Assistant Project Manager with strong experience across utilities and civils, especially in the water sector?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a major framework delivering vital infrastructure upgrades across the region.

You'll support the Delivery Team to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of field operations, helping to manage productivity, reporting, permitting, quality assurance, and client liaison.

Key Responsibilities

Support project delivery across water utility works with a focus on compliance, data integrity, and H&S standards
Report weekly to Programme/Project Managers and clients on progress, site audits, and operational updates
Review RAMS and manage day-to-day coordination of subcontractors, resources, and material delivery
Conduct site inspections, PPE checks, hazard spotting, and ensure compliance with permit and NRSWA requirements
Respond to escalations, customer complaints, and ensure SLA jeopardy management is in place
Liaise with highways authorities, manage job data accuracy, and uphold photographic evidence requirements
Maintain project documentation, submit reports, and support audit readiness across all job packs
Promote a safety-first culture and reinforce CDM responsibilities throughout the supply chain

Requirements

Demonstrable experience in assistant project or site delivery roles within utilities or water environments
Comfortable coordinating across operations, data, H&S, and customer-facing elements
Knowledge of NRSWA, CDM, RAMS, and permit-to-work systems
Able to prioritise under pressure and work to demanding SLAs
Strong IT, reporting, and organisational skills

Desirable Qualifications

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction
SMSTS Certification
NEBOSH (General or Construction)
Water Hygiene
ILM Level 5 or similar management training

Why Apply?
· Long-term contract with pathway to permanent employment
· Work on essential water utility upgrades with a leading contractor
· Competitive hourly rate with overtime potential
· Structured training and development support

Interested?
Please send your up-to-date CV and we will be in contact with successful applicants.
Mario - Carrington West

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