Assistant Project Manager

AdvanceTRS Advance Training and Recruitment Services

Technical recruiters for the built environment

Assistant Project Manager – Water

Location: Manchester
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000


Advance TRS are working with a growing engineering consultancy looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join its Manchester team and support the delivery of multidisciplinary design projects within the water sector.

This is a great opportunity for someone with early project or engineering design experience who wants to move into a more structured Project Management role, with clear progression towards Project Manager level.

The Role

  • Supporting multidisciplinary water design projects
  • Coordinating design teams and supply chain partners
  • Maintaining project programmes and monitoring progress
  • Supporting cost tracking, variations and change management
  • Assisting with NEC and other contract requirements
  • Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders
  • Reporting on project progress and performance
  • Supporting tenders and technical proposals

About You

We’re looking for someone with 2-5 years’ experience within engineering design, design coordination/management or design-focused project management.

You’ll ideally have:

  • Experience working on engineering design projects
  • Degree or HND in Engineering or a related discipline
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • An interest in developing a career in Project Management
  • Water sector and/or NEC experience would be beneficial but isn’t essential

What’s On Offer?

  • £35,000 – £45,000 salary
  • Clear progression towards Project Manager level
  • Structured training and CPD
  • 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
  • Option to purchase additional leave
  • Free parking and excellent transport links
  • Fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities
  • Monthly team brunches and quarterly socials

Please contact Molly Brown for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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