Job Listing

Due to continued growth and development, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Assistant to join our client’s engineering department within the developer support team. Reporting to the Senior Project manager and working as part of a small project team. This position is well suited to someone looking to start a career in the civil engineering or residential development industries—whether a recent graduate or someone with existing experience—within a friendly, supportive SME environment.

You will work on infrastructure-related projects for some of the UK’s largest and most successful housing developers, gaining hands-on experience in technical inspections, project management processes, and client liaison.

Internal training will be provided to develop your technical knowledge and project management skills, supported by access to proven project delivery systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Report in to and assist the senior/ project manager in the day-to-day running of elements of the projects
• Assist the project team with technical inspections and fieldwork, including sewer, highway, and open space asset inspections in accordance with approved schemes and specifications.
• Maintain accurate, auditable records and support project administration.
• Liaise with project stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to meet project objectives.
• Assist in preparing contract work lists, obtaining contractor quotations, and supporting tender processes.
• Support monitoring of site progress and ensure compliance with health, safety, and CDM regulations.
• Attend internal and external meetings and assist with preparing project progress reports.

Requirements:

• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Any previous experience with CAD, surveying, or fieldwork is advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Qualifications or experience within a civil engineering background is advantageous, but not essential.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency.
• A degree in a relevant discipline – Civil Engineering, Construction, Environmental Science, Geography, or a related field will be considered
• A proactive, adaptable approach and a desire to develop technical and project management skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £28K – £32K per annum, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Paid sick leave (after 1 year of service)
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cover (after 1 year of service)
• Flexi-hours scheme
• Casual Fridays
• Support towards professional development, including ICE membership if applicable
• Funded CSCS card and Health & Safety training
• Expenses paid for business-related travel, meetings, and occasional overnight stays

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (½ hour lunch break)

Our client is committed to internal development and promotion. The right candidate will have the opportunity to progress within the company as it continues to grow, working alongside experienced project managers on high-profile residential infrastructure projects.

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