Assistant Project Manager (Water Infrastructure)

Assistant Project Manager | Water Sector | Major Projects Programme
Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract (Outside IR35)
Rate: Up to £425 per day
Location: South East England
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2 days per week in Maidstone with occasional site visits

Murray McIntosh is supporting the delivery of a major water infrastructure programme and is looking to speak with experienced Assistant Project Managers to join a high-profile Major Projects team.

This opportunity will support a major reservoir scheme providing essential project coordination and administration support across a complex, multi-disciplinary programme. You'll work closely with Project Managers, technical specialists and key stakeholders, helping to ensure project activities are coordinated effectively and delivered in line with programme requirements.

This role would suit candidates who have experience supporting engineering, utilities, infrastructure or water sector projects and are looking to further develop their project delivery expertise within a major capital programme environment.

• Provide day-to-day project coordination and administrative support across project delivery activities
• Assist with programme scheduling, planning and tracking of project deliverables
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and project governance activities
• Maintain project documentation, records and document control processes
• Support stakeholder communications across internal teams, consultants and contractors
• Monitor actions, risks and issues, escalating where appropriate
• Help resolve minor project bottlenecks and support the delivery team in maintaining project momentum
• Provide support to subject matter experts and technical specialists with project inputs and reporting requirements
• Assist with the preparation of project reports, presentations and programme updates

• Previous experience in an Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator or Project Support role
• Experience supporting the delivery of engineering, infrastructure, utilities or capital projects
• Water sector experience is highly desirable
• Clean water project experience is strongly preferred
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a fast-paced project environment
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project reporting tools

• Long-term rolling contract opportunity
• Outside IR35 engagement
• Competitive day rate of up to £425 per day
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to contribute to a major water infrastructure programme
• Exposure to complex project delivery within a specialist sector

If you're an Assistant Project Manager with experience supporting infrastructure, utilities or water sector projects and are interested in discussing this opportunity further, I'd be keen to hear from you.

To apply, please send your latest CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Leon Smith

Principal Consultant - Water
Murray McIntosh