Assistant Project Manager (Water Infrastructure)

Assistant Project Manager (Water Infrastructure) Assistant Project Manager | Water Sector | Major Projects Programme Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: Up to £425 per day Location: South East…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Engineering
Pay rate £400 – £425/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 16 September 2026

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Assistant Project Manager (Water Infrastructure)

Assistant Project Manager | Water Sector | Major Projects Programme
Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract (Outside IR35)
Rate: Up to £425 per day
Location: South East England
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2 days per week in Maidstone with occasional site visits

Murray McIntosh is supporting the delivery of a major water infrastructure programme and is looking to speak with experienced Assistant Project Managers to join a high-profile Major Projects team.

This opportunity will support a major reservoir scheme providing essential project coordination and administration support across a complex, multi-disciplinary programme. You'll work closely with Project Managers, technical specialists and key stakeholders, helping to ensure project activities are coordinated effectively and delivered in line with programme requirements.

This role would suit candidates who have experience supporting engineering, utilities, infrastructure or water sector projects and are looking to further develop their project delivery expertise within a major capital programme environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day project coordination and administrative support across project delivery activities
Assist with programme scheduling, planning and tracking of project deliverables
Coordinate meetings, workshops and project governance activities
Maintain project documentation, records and document control processes
Support stakeholder communications across internal teams, consultants and contractors
Monitor actions, risks and issues, escalating where appropriate
Help resolve minor project bottlenecks and support the delivery team in maintaining project momentum
Provide support to subject matter experts and technical specialists with project inputs and reporting requirements
Assist with the preparation of project reports, presentations and programme updates

Requirements

Previous experience in an Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator or Project Support role
Experience supporting the delivery of engineering, infrastructure, utilities or capital projects
Water sector experience is highly desirable
Clean water project experience is strongly preferred
Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a fast-paced project environment
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and project reporting tools

What's on Offer

Long-term rolling contract opportunity
Outside IR35 engagement
Competitive day rate of up to £425 per day
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to contribute to a major water infrastructure programme
Exposure to complex project delivery within a specialist sectorIf you're an Assistant Project Manager with experience supporting infrastructure, utilities or water sector projects and are interested in discussing this opportunity further, I'd be keen to hear from you.

To apply, please send your latest CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Leon Smith

Principal Consultant - Water
Murray McIntosh

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