Assistant Project Manager

As we move into this exciting and challenging period for the Water industry, it is essential our commercial and cost management processes and practices remain industry- leading to ensure we not only deliver but outperform against our objectives and customer expectations. 

 This Assistant Project Manager role will sit within the Commercial Function, supporting the Central Commercial Team in aspects such as Continuous Improvement, System Implementation, and Central Reporting. This would be an ideal opportunity for an individual who are looking to either strengthen their commercial experience, or looking to grow into a wider commercial role.

What will you be doing as our new Assistant project Manager?

To join us on our journey of project delivery excellence, youll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, safely whilst embedding sustainability principles. Furthermore, youll drive efficiency and outperformance whilst not compromising governance and delivery processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee and ensure projects are on track in terms of time and budget whilst proactively managing risks and opportunities.

• Attend site to gather information and translate into value added reports and presentations which drive the successful meeting of relevant project Delivery Milestones.

• Champion sustainability principles in design and construction specifically around the minimisation of the energy use, carbon emissions, waste materials reduction and the supply chain.

• Coordinate and manage the contract requirements relating to design solutions, constructions and commissioning and ensure these are always meeting and exceeding Health & Safety standards and legislation.

• Provide a proactive and trusted resource to the Project Delivery Manager to support effective and efficient close out of all projects to meet the clients requirements and enable final accounts completion.

• Strive to continuously improve project delivery by closely collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to understand challenges and implement solutions.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours….

To join us as a APM, youll have experience of delivering projects or coordinating complex tasks and activities to support planned outcomes. With the ability and desire to travel across the region as required to support projects, it would be advantageous to possess Construction industry experience with ambitions to develop a career in the commercial field.

With the ability to establish and sustain strong relationships with multiple stakeholders and working in a collaborative and honest fashion, youll be confident in being proactive and taking accountability to drive performance. Capable on IT programmes and open to new technology, youll demonstrate resilience and maintain energy and focus when under pressure.

If the opportunity to join an industry- leading alliance in a role with a defined progression plan appeals to you, please apply today!

Information :

• Company : Sweco
• Position : Assistant Project Manager
• Location : Peterborough, City of Peterborough
• Country : GB