Assistant Project Manager

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About Us

Here at Morrison Water Services, our mission is to be the leading service provider in the Water and Waste Water Infrastructure sectors in the UK. We are known for our commitment to integrity and safety, with a culture that values the well-being and diversity of our people. Our aim is to invest in our workforce through our training academy and implement initiatives that prioritise health and well-being to support our business growth plans.

About the role

As the Assistant Project Manager will sit in the Delivery Team and will support the division with the function in the finance field. Below is an outline of your main duties, relevant skills, experience and training needed for the role:

• Reporting to the client and striving to meet their needs. They should ensure the smooth running of the project and work closely with the Programme Manager / Project Manager.
• Ensure the safe, efficient and compliant completion of work under his/her control.
• Be able to prepare and produce project RAMS.
• Ensure best practice is shared across all MWS projects, and shares resource where necessary with other workstreams.
• Ensure that his/her team is continually driving to improve their performance, and that new ideas and innovation are encouraged and developed.
• Ensuring that all plant, materials and subcontract resource is managed and on site as needed
• Report to the Programme/Project Manager/Client weekly on the status of the Project.
• Ensuring the requirements of the MWS Job Packs and Team Packs are being followed.
• Checking training certification and competence.
• Complete and submit site audits and close out actions arising. Completion and submission of Hazard spots.
• Complete PPE checks including head protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, gloves, High visibility clothing. Other PPE as required by task.
• Ensure jobs meet all environmental standards
• Ensure compliance with NRSWA notices and permit conditions.
• Checking of signing, lighting and guarding to ensure compliance with the NRSWA (red book).
• Ensure all permit conditions are met.
• Dealing with all customer issues in accordance with the protocol.
• Day-to-day liaison with the Project Manager regarding complaints & queries.
• Respond to the Escalations team in accordance with the prescribed timescales
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of the contract standards.
• Ensure water quality standards are maintained, ensuring pipe ends are sealed, storage of materials, chloros, usage etc.
• Ensure the data integrity of all jobs completed including random dip testing of data including but not limited to; serial numbers (bar codes), co-ordinates, photograph quality on route and task stop-starts times etc.
• Ensure where possible production rates are met reporting any issues or slippages to their manager.
• Ensure all gangs are completing all data fields on the system and posting the required photographs.
• Ensure all project data and evidence is collected, collated and correctly stored.
• Jeopardy management of jobs prioritising jobs with limited SLA days remaining
• Development and maintenance of key reports to monitor and drive performance
• Ensure the day-to-day compliance management including problem solving & resolution of issues.
• Ensure jobs are health, safety, quality and environmentally compliant in accordance with legislations, procedures and standards.
• Ensure any issue or problem encountered are notified to / escalated to your line manager.
• Promote the highest levels of integrity within the business, demonstrate professionalism and uphold the MWS code of conduct at all times.
• Engage with Contractors and Highway authorities where needed.

About You:

We value you for who you are, so appropriate formal training and development will be provided, but we will look favourably if you can demonstrate that you are (all are preferable);

• Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction
• Management training such as Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 or equivalent
• NEBOSH National Certificate (General or Construction)
• SMSTS
• Water hygiene

Experience:

If you have experience of working in the water industry that would be beneficial but not necessary.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to conduct inspections, recommend preventative action, develop new initiatives and co-ordinate to ensure their implementation
• Proven ability to deliver against operational targets
• Commercially aware and engaged
• Naturally collaborative, able to build relationships with key client and supply chain contacts
• Committed to delivering the highest health and safety standards
• Able to deliver excellent customer service

What's in it for you?

• Matched Pension Scheme
• Company Car or Car allowance
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Fuel Card
• Private Health Care and Health care Cash plan
• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policy
• Opportunities to progress in a successful multifaceted company
• Access to My Rewards which provides fantastic reductions on 1000's of purchases including Mobile Phone, Utility bill & top retail brand discounts .

Our Vision

At Morrison Water Services, we're proud of our positive culture and commitment to safety. We believe in delivering a high performing, sustainable workforce that supports our clients effectively. People stay with our business because of the opportunities for growth and development, our inclusive culture, and our dedication to providing a safe and supportive work environment.

This is an opportunity for individuals who are looking to join an organisation that values integrity, safety, and diversity. For this role, we are seeking individuals who are committed to supporting our long-term goals and who embrace change and promote diversity. We believe that listening to our people, providing feedback, and keeping them informed about the direction of the business is essential to our continued success.

Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team:

About The Company

M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.

At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.