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Assistant Project Manager

On-site in Kidlington·Full-time·Added today (last checked 15 Oct)

Network Plus

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Overview

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 a year
About £2,990 - £3,780 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Kidlington
Contract: Full-time

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Pay & benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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The role

The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager to deliver safe, on‑time, on‑budget mains water projects. You will assist with planning, site preparation, stakeholder engagement, traffic and excavation coordination, quality assurance, health & safety, reporting and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Project Manager with project planning, pre‑site visits and developing programme, resource and budget inputs.
Assist coordination of pre‑site activities and on‑site delivery: traffic management, excavation, asset installation, reinstatement and site clearance.
Maintain accurate project records, monitor progress, prepare regular progress reports and update schedules using project management tools.
Liaise with stakeholders (local authorities, utilities, contractors, the public) and help organise meetings and permit coordination.
Help manage contractors, suppliers and site teams; support performance reviews and promote effective teamwork. (Page 2)
Support risk management: identify risks, log incidents/near‑misses and assist with corrective actions.
Assist with budget monitoring, identify cost‑saving opportunities and report variances.
Help implement and promote health & safety, carry out site checks and deliver safety briefings.

Support quality assurance activities, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Expertise

Experience in water utility engineering projects.
Knowledge of traffic management, excavation/site works and industry health & safety standards.
Strong organisational, time‑management and record‑keeping skills.
Excellent stakeholder and contractor management; clear verbal and written communicator.
Willingness to work on site and travel between locations as required.
Desirable qualifications: NRSWA Supervisors, water hygiene and SHEA water Qualifications. Full UK driving licence preferred.

About Network Plus

Network Plus is a specialist infrastructure services group that designs, builds and maintains complex utility and infrastructure assets across water, wastewater, power, gas, transport, fencing, district heating and vegetation management. Working in partnership with leading utility providers, it combines skilled people, strong governance and a safety-first culture to deliver both planned capital works and rapid-response delivery.

The Network Plus Group also comprises Go Traffic Management (GTM), Littlewood Group, Environmental Solutions Plus and Claret Civil Engineering, with a joint headquarters in Worsley, Greater Manchester. The group emphasises sustainability, health, safety and wellbeing (with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications), and customer service at the heart of its delivery.

Headquarters: Worsley, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
In the UK: Worsley
Website: networkplus.co.uk

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