Assistant Project Manager (Engineering)
Location: Exeter
£37,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Benefits
Construo Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading infrastructure and utilities organisation to recruit an Assistant Project Manager based in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious project professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced engineering environment, supporting the delivery of planned and reactive projects across the construction and water sectors.
The Role
As Assistant Project Manager, you will support the successful delivery of multiple engineering projects, helping to coordinate teams, contractors and stakeholders while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget.
This is a field-based position offering exposure to a wide variety of technical disciplines and project challenges, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on project management experience within a critical infrastructure environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery of multiple engineering projects from inception through to completion
Coordinate contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain project progress
Assist with monitoring programme schedules, budgets and quality standards
Support the mobilisation of works, including temporary and emergency solutions
Track project performance and escalate risks or issues where required
Assist with cost tracking and financial reporting
Ensure project documentation is maintained and completed accurately
Support project handovers to operational teams
Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance
Provide support for reactive and emergency works when required
Requirements
Experience within the construction, utilities or water sector, including graduate placements or entry-level project roles
Strong organisational and time management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Proactive and solutions-focused approach
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Good understanding of health and safety requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook
Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to sites
Desirable
Previous project coordination or project management experience
Experience supporting project budgets and cost control
HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
Working towards or holding APM, PRINCE2 or similar project management qualifications
Technical knowledge within:
Civil Engineering
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Instrumentation, Control & Automation
Water or Wastewater Operations
Process Engineering
What's on Offer
Salary of £37,000 - £45,000
Annual bonus scheme
Competitive pension contribution
Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
Share-save scheme
Health and wellbeing benefits
Cycle to Work scheme
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects within a growing organisation
For more information or to apply, please contact Construo Recruitment with your CV.
