Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Salary £42k - £47k, salary depending on skills and experience

Permanent, 37 Hours a week

Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days a week in-person from Peterborough with occasional travel to our London office and onsite.

Personal Private health care

Double-matched pension

Life assurance at 8x salary

Ready to help shape the UK’s water future?

We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious Assistant Project Manager to support one of the largest and most complex infrastructure programmes the UK water sector has seen in decades.

As part of our multi-billion-pound Strategic Reservoir Programme—including the Fens and Lincolnshire reservoirs—you’ll be at the heart of a nationally significant project that will help secure water supplies for generations to come.

Supporting the development of the Lincs reservoir, embedded in the Programme Management Team, you’ll work closely with the Project Manager across all stages of the project lifecycle - from RAPID regulatory submissions to planning (DCO) and procurement. You'll also manage key work packages (up to £5m), gaining hands-on experience and visibility on a truly career-defining programme.

We’re after someone who’s passionate about infrastructure and the water sector, and thrives on complexity and challenge. You'll be proactive, eager to learn, and excited to contribute from day one. Strong IT skills, attention to detail and the confidence to engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders are key.

What we’re looking for:

• A quick learner with strong IT skills
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and full of initiative
• Excels at solving complex challenges and driving projects forward
• A confident communicator who builds strong relationships
• Able to thrive working remotely with a flexible, can-do attitude

This is more than just a support role — it’s your chance to make an impact, work on projects that matter, and develop your skills in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Project Management
  Support the end-to-end delivery of a major reservoir project by assisting with cost control, scheduling, risk management, reporting, and process improvement. You’ll help keep the programme on track across all phases—from regulatory milestones through to construction and commissioning.

• Stakeholder Management
  Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with engagement strategies. You’ll contribute to communications, reporting, and coordination across departments and Water Partnerships.

• Regulatory Compliance
  Assist in meeting regulatory requirements, including RAPID and DWI/EA consultations. Help prepare key documentation and support engagement efforts to secure stakeholder confidence in project solutions.

• Governance
  Support governance processes, helping to prepare reports, track approvals, and assist with board-level updates and change control. You’ll play a key role in maintaining compliance with Anglian Water’s project and contract management standards.

What does it take to be an Assistant Project Manager?

• Background in infrastructure development, including design and build projects
• Experience in the water sector and appreciation of Development Consent Order (DCO) projects
• Familiarity with NEC contracts, CDM regulations, and health & safety standards
• APM PFQ or equivalent and working towards APM PMQ (Practitioner level)
• Health & Safety certifications relevant to construction or infrastructure (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely)
• Valid driving licence
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Clear and confident communicator, able to build relationships and influence
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care
• 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service
• Flexible working
• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

Why join us?

• Play a key role on one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the UK
• Gain deep exposure to regulatory processes, planning law, and high-value procurement
• Fast-track your project management career in a high-profile environment
• Work with industry-leading experts and shape the future of water resilience in the UK

If you’re ready to accelerate your career while making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: Sunday 31st May