Assistant Project Manager

About Watertight

As Environment Agency PFR framework providers, Watertight design, source, install and maintain bespoke and innovative property flood resilience solutions. We cater to both domestic and commercial clients, including the EA, local authorities, LLFAs, insurers, main contractors, housing associations, communities and individual homeowners, and businesses.

Role Summary

Supporting the delivery of flood control and water management projects through coordination, documentation, scheduling, and supplier liaison. This role suits someone at an early stage in their project management career who is keen to develop within infrastructure and environmental works.

Key Responsibilities

Support planning, scheduling, and coordination of projects

Maintain project documentation, trackers, and reports

Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and site teams

Assist with procurement, purchase orders, and cost tracking

Monitor timelines and escalate delays or issues

Attend site visits when required

Support health & safety and compliance documentation

Essential Criteria

Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Proactive attitude and practical problem-solving ability

Reliable, professional, and good time-keeping

Willingness to visit sites and work between office/site environments

Full UK driving licence

Relevant qualification, practical experience or demonstrable interest in construction, engineering, environmental services, project management, or a related field.

Experience coordinating multiple tasks, schedules, resources, suppliers, contractors, or project activities within a busy working environment.

Desirable Criteria

Exposure to construction, engineering, utilities, or environmental projects

Basic understanding of project management principles (timelines, budgets, risks)

Familiarity with project management software

Experience coordinating schedules, suppliers, or logistics

Awareness of health & safety/site practices

Commercial awareness (quotes, cost tracking, purchase orders)

Why Work for Us?

· Flexible start and finish times

· Exciting growth plans – opportunities for development and promotions

· Competitive market salary

· Health Insurance

Pay: £26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Runcorn WA7 1NU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to travel to client sites as part of this role?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person