Support the Project Manager to deliver safe, on-time, on-budget mains water projects by assisting with planning, site preparation, traffic and excavation coordination, stakeholder engagement, contractor management, quality assurance, H&S, reporting, budget monitoring, and continuous improvement.
The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager to deliver safe, on‑time, on‑budget mains water projects. You will assist with planning, site preparation, stakeholder engagement, traffic and excavation coordination, quality assurance, health & safety, reporting and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Project Manager with project planning, pre‑site visits and developing programme, resource and budget inputs.
- Assist coordination of pre‑site activities and on‑site delivery: traffic management, excavation, asset installation, reinstatement and site clearance.
- Maintain accurate project records, monitor progress, prepare regular progress reports and update schedules using project management tools.
- Liaise with stakeholders (local authorities, utilities, contractors, the public) and help organise meetings and permit coordination.
- Help manage contractors, suppliers and site teams; support performance reviews and promote effective teamwork. (Page 2)
- Support risk management: identify risks, log incidents/near‑misses and assist with corrective actions.
- Assist with budget monitoring, identify cost‑saving opportunities and report variances.
- Help implement and promote health & safety , carry out site checks and deliver safety briefings.
Support quality assurance activities, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Experience in water utility engineering projects.
- Knowledge of traffic management, excavation/site works and industry health & safety standards.
- Strong organisational, time‑management and record‑keeping skills.
- Excellent stakeholder and contractor management; clear verbal and written communicator.
- Willingness to work on site and travel between locations as required.
- Desirable qualifications: NRSWA Supervisors , water hygiene and SHEA water Qualifications. Full UK driving licence preferred.
Job Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.
Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy which you can find here - https://networkplus.co.uk/privacy-and-cookie-policy.
About
Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
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