Assistant Project Manager Engineering (Reactive & Planned Works)

Assistant Project Manager – Engineering (Reactive & Planned Works) in Wonford, Exeter (EX2), EX2 7HR | South West Water Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior Project Manager Capex THE CLANCY GROUP Wonford, Exeter (EX2), EX2 7HR £65,000 - £70,000 3 weeks ago Project Manager Morson Edge Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2YB Market related 1 month ago Water Asset Director South West Water Exeter, Devon 1 week ago Regional Lead for Infrastructure CURRIE & BROWN UK LIMITED Bristol (BS1) Competitive + Benefits 2 weeks ago Project Manager Graphcore Bristol, Avon Competitive 5 hours ago NEW Project Manager Saxton Recruitment LTD Bristol (BS1) £75000 - £80000 per annum + Car Allowance + Benefits 4 weeks ago Senior MEP Project Manager Future Engineering Somerton (TA11) £85000 - £120000 per annum + + Travel Allowance + Bonus 1 week ago Software Project Manager IO Associates Bath (BA1) £35000 - £48000 per annum 1 day ago Director of Asset Reliability & Performance South West Water Exeter, Devon 1 week ago Project Manager Matchtech Mobility Plymouth (PL1) Up to £60000.00 per annum 4 weeks ago Senior Project Manager Capex THE CLANCY GROUP Wonford, Exeter (EX2), EX2 7HR £65,000 - £70,000 3 weeks ago Project Manager Morson Edge Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2YB Market related 1 month ago Water Asset Director South West Water Exeter, Devon 1 week ago Regional Lead for Infrastructure CURRIE & BROWN UK LIMITED Bristol (BS1) Competitive + Benefits 2 weeks ago Project Manager Graphcore Bristol, Avon Competitive 5 hours ago NEW Project Manager Saxton Recruitment LTD Bristol (BS1) £75000 - £80000 per annum + Car Allowance + Benefits 4 weeks ago Senior MEP Project Manager Future Engineering Somerton (TA11) £85000 - £120000 per annum + + Travel Allowance + Bonus 1 week ago Software Project Manager IO Associates Bath (BA1) £35000 - £48000 per annum 1 day ago Director of Asset Reliability & Performance South West Water Exeter, Devon 1 week ago Project Manager Matchtech Mobility Plymouth (PL1) Up to £60000.00 per annum 4 weeks ago Assistant Project Manager – Engineering (Reactive & Planned Works) South West Water View Profile Wonford, Exeter (EX2), EX2 7HR Permanent Published: 22 hours ago £37,000 - £45,000 Assistant Project Manager – Engineering (Reactive & Planned Works) South West Water Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK's most stunning landscapes. We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career. Ready to make a splash? Join our team today. Are you an organised and proactive individual looking to build your career in project management? We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our busy engineering team, supporting the delivery of a high volume of planned and reactive projects across the construction and water sectors. About the role This is a field-based role requiring regular travel, working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of critical works-often to tight timescales-while developing your skills across a broad range of technical disciplines and real-world project challenges. If you are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and enjoy problem-solving in a dynamic environment, we would be delighted to hear from you. What you'll be doing: Supporting the delivery of multiple fast-turnaround engineering projects Assisting with coordination of teams, contractors, and stakeholders to keep projects on track Helping to monitor project timelines, costs, and quality standards Supporting mobilisation of works, including temporary solutions where required Tracking progress and escalating potential issues to ensure timely resolution Assisting with reactive and emergency works, including occasional out-of-hours support Supporting cost tracking and ensuring projects remain aligned with budgets Helping to ensure smooth handover to operations and completion of project documentation Promoting and adhering to health & safety compliance across all activities What we are looking for: Essential Experience within the construction and/or water industry (including placements or entry-level roles) Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent communication skills with a proactive, can-do attitude Ability to support multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail Basic understanding of health and safety requirements Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites Flexibility to support reactive or emergency work when required Desirable Exposure to project coordination or project management activities Experience supporting budgets or cost tracking Relevant qualification (e.g. degree, HNC/HND, or working towards APM/Prince2) Technical Knowledge (one or more of the following): Mechanical or Electrical systems Instrumentation, Control and Automation Civil Engineering Process or scientific systems Clean or wastewater site operations What's in it for you: We know our people drive our success - so we're committed to offering an excellent range of benefits, including: Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays Discretionary bonus Competitive contributory pension Share-save scheme Health benefits & wellbeing support programmes Group discounts Cycle to Work scheme Financial support services Development and training opportunities ... and much more! Closing Date: 10th June 2026 We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process. Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness. Our core values, which are essential to our success, are: Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on. Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way. Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge. In Short Industry Energy, Environmental & Agriculture Founded 1989 Location Exeter Company size 1000 - 4999 What we do At South West Water, we’re responsible for
providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater
services to the beautiful South West area in a sustainable way. For us, success
is in the smiles of over 1.7 million customers. And it’s all down to our
people. Working here means immersing yourself in the knowledge and fresh
thinking that flows into every corner of our business. Our scale, scope and
ambition gives everyone the chance to make their own career path, in a way that
builds a better future for the South West. And you can count on our support to
get there. Ready to dive into a career where you can make a difference? #JustAddWater South West Water is part of the Pennon group – a FTSE 250 listed company
and one of the leading businesses in the UK water sector. The Pennon Group provides clean water and wastewater services across the
Great South West, serving a population of c.3.5 million across nine counties
and c.380,000 business customers across the UK. Our mission, purpose and values Our mission is to support the lives of people and the places they love
for generations to come by bringing water to life. And our purpose isn’t just
what we believe in, it’s what we do every day. Continuing to ensure we’re doing
the right thing for our customers and stakeholders, delivering fresh clean
drinking water, protecting the environment and continuing to innovate will help
us look after the South West now and into the future. We know that it’s not only what we do, but how we do it that’s really
important for our customers, colleagues, communities and the environment.
That’s why we’re focused on living our values, every day. Our commitment to Net Zero We have ambitious plans to transform how we produce and use energy. Our
mission? To bust our operational carbon emissions and hit Net Zero by 2030. For
us, that means cutting up to 100,000 tonnes in carbon emissions. From increasing our energy efficiency programme to decarbonising our
fleet, purchasing 100% renewable electricity to planting 250,000 trees by 2025,
we’re focused on how we create and use energy in the most efficient way – and
how we can innovatively use our local environment to reverse carbon emissions
for decades to come. Supporting our community Amazing things happen when you #JustAddWater. As well as providing safe
and clean water to 1.7 million customers, we’ve made it our mission to support
the lives of people and the places they love for future generations. From
championing innovative partnerships with wildlife charities to reducing
pollution, we take our guardianship of the natural world very seriously. Through our community initiatives we support local projects that matter
most to our customers. Our community funds support the wellbeing of people,
improve and protect our local environment, and champion new and innovative
water-saving projects across the South West. We also support the communities we
serve with our Give an Hour employee volunteering scheme. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We know that building a diverse,
progressive workforce is key to our future success. So we’re constantly looking
at new ways to integrate ED&I into everything we do. Our employee networks
help influence the direction of our business – and they’ve got big ambitions.
Becoming more open, inclusive and diverse is critical to our growth. After all,
bringing out the best in each other means we can make a bigger, more
sustainable impact on the South West. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and
are taking action to improve how we recruit, retain, and develop disabled
people. As a member of the 30% Club, we’re committed to increasing gender
diversity in our boardrooms and across our business. We’re also helping
transform the horizons and prospects of young black people by supporting the
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