Assistant Project Manager

Company: Advance TRS
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Location: Trafford
Job Description:

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across a variety of programmes and frameworks. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will work closely with a Project Manager to ensure robust governance, programme control, and commercial oversight across a portfolio of water‑sector projects.

You will also act as APM/PM on behalf of the client for a small number of projects delivered through Tier 2 Contractors and Consultants within established framework agreements. This is a client‑facing role that requires confidence, clarity, and strong organisational capability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Management of multidisciplinary water design
  • Deliver projects on time within cost and of sufficient quality that meet client specifications
  • Co‑ordinate and manage commercial contract requirements under NEC contracts
  • Update and manage project programme
  • Maintain communication with the client and achieve client satisfaction.
  • Report project position and progress to senior level on a regular basis
  • Effective communication and interfaces with supply chain and internal design teams
  • Prepare tenders for water design projects with input from engineering teams

About You

  • Two to five years’ experience working in one or more of the following areas:
  • Engineering design in a regulated industry (see list below)
  • Project engineering in a regulated industry (see list below)
  • Project management of engineering design or Project management of construction in a regulated industry (see list below)
  • Design management
  • Degree or HND qualified
  • Keen interest and enthusiasm for project management
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Relevant regulated industries: Rail, Water, Oil and gas, Nuclear, Highways, Bridges

To learn more about this opportunity and how it could support your progression within the water sector, reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS.

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Posted: May 4th, 2026