Assistant Project Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Matchtech
£400 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
Staines, Surrey
Summary: The Assistant Project Manager will support Senior Project Managers in delivering key infrastructure projects across London and the South of England, particularly within the water sector and HS2 works. This role encompasses both site and office responsibilities, focusing on project delivery aspects such as planning, commercial management, and client liaison. The position offers an excellent opportunity for career development within a growing specialist contractor. The role is available on a permanent or contract basis, catering to ambitious individuals eager to work on high-profile projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the day-to-day management of projects from inception through to completion
- Support the delivery of works in line with programme, budget, quality, and safety requirements
- Assist in coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Support client and stakeholder communications, including attending meetings
- Assist with cost control, change management, and project reporting
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Support the preparation of project documentation including programmes, RAMS, and reports
- Contribute to planning, procurement, and resource coordination
- Provide support across multiple projects as required within the framework environment
Key Skills:
- Experience within water, utilities, civils, or major infrastructure projects
- Exposure to working on a water framework (AMP projects) or a major project such as HS2, Thames Tideway, Crossrail, or Hinkley Point C
- Understanding of construction project delivery and site operations
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Experience working for a specialist contractor (utilities, lining, or infrastructure) - desirable
- Familiarity with NEC contracts and framework environments - desirable
- SMSTS (essential or working towards)
- Relevant Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP or similar - desirable)
- CSCS (relevant level)
Salary (Rate): £400/day
City: Staines
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Project Management
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Location: Horton / Heathrow (projects across London & South of England)
Employment Type: Permanent or Contract (Freelance)
Salary / Rates
Contract: £350 - £400 per day
Permanent: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + benefits
Company Overview
Our client is a specialist lining and utilities contractor delivering multiple multi-million-pound infrastructure projects across London and the South of England. The business is currently active on Thames Water AMP8, with newly secured framework awards with Southern Water and Wessex Water, and ongoing works on major infrastructure projects including HS2 in London.
Due to continued growth and secured long-term workload, they are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of key projects within the water and major infrastructure sectors.
Role Overview
The Assistant Project Manager will support Senior Project Managers in the successful delivery of projects across the Thames Water framework and HS2 works in London. The role will involve both site-based and office-based responsibilities, providing exposure to all aspects of project delivery including planning, commercial management, client liaison, and health & safety.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop their career within a growing specialist contractor working on high-profile frameworks and major projects.
Why Apply?
Long-term secured workload across AMP8 and major UK infrastructure programmes
Opportunity to gain experience on high-profile projects across London and the South
Flexible engagement: contract or permanent
Strong career progression within a growing specialist contractor