Assistant Project Manager
We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager with experience from within the Infrastructure or Development sector to join our team as a consultant in one of our key offices in Nottingham, London or Manchester Office.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing part of the BWB Consulting business, the Project Management Group where you will be working with clients in the Development, Highways, Rail, Utilities and Environmental sectors.
Responsibilities will include assisting in project delivery for key clients, monitoring and reporting progress against project baseline data (Scope/Time/Cost/Quality), creating project schedules, and monitoring project change, issues and risk profiles per the contract and client’s requirements.
Shape the Future with BWB Consulting
Who We Are
BWB Consulting is a dynamic, award-winning engineering and environmental design consultancy. We push boundaries, innovate, and deliver exceptional results—earning us the ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year (2022) and the ACE 2024 Wellbeing Award.
We’re serious about people - BWB is both an Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing accredited organisation. We invest in talent, growth, and a high-performance culture where you can thrive, challenge yourself, and make an impact.
Why Join Us?
At BWB, you’ll be part of a team that:
Drives Excellence – We set the standard and exceed expectations.
Innovates – We embrace fresh ideas and cutting-edge solutions.
Works with Integrity – We do what’s right, always.
Collaborates – We believe in teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
Leads in Sustainability – We integrate sustainable solutions into everything we do.
What you’ll be doing:
- Ideally educated to degree standard in the related subject.
- Ideally holds a professional membership of a relevant professional institute or working towards one.
- Professional experiences gained from within a consultancy environment.
- Excellent written and oral communicator, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different circumstances.
- The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with Stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
- A ‘self-starter’ with drive, positivity and enthusiasm and a strong desire to succeed.
- Ability to draft Reports for Clients and communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical clients.
- Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and cohesively as part of an experienced team within BWB and collaboratively with other Stakeholders.
- Ability to coordinate and manage multidisciplinary project teams.
- Fully conversant with the MS 365 suite of applications and highly proficient in the use of MS Excel.
Your experience will include:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience and knowledge from within the Infrastructure or Development sector.
- Experience in working with stakeholders including Local Authorities, Highways England, Network Rail, HS2, National Grid, Environment Agency, Developers and Tier 1 Contractors.
- Experience of working with the APM project life-cycle is preferred. Ideally demonstrated by professional qualification (APM-PFQ or above).
- Experience of assisting in the management and administration of contracts including the use of NEC3 / NEC4 (ECC and PSC) and sub-contractor/consultant management is desirable.
- Experienced in using MS Project for project scheduling is desirable.
Responsibilities of the role:
- Deliver the projects safely to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the project life cycle, company standards and other specific legislation.
- Provide a professional, first class, consistent and effective project management service to the clients, including project monitoring and reporting systems in accordance with company standards and guidelines.
- Assist in the management of project change, risks and contingency within the project life cycle and provide all cost, contingency and programme details. Supporting our Project Managers in the preparation of Early Warnings (EW), Compensation Events (CE) and Project Manager’s Communications (PMI).
- Schedule and conduct project meetings, including taking project records and distributing them to project stakeholders. Including site attendance during critical stages of works.
- Assist the Company in discharging its duties under CDM Regulations 2015 (Construction, Design and Management Regulations).
Why BWB?
High-Performance Culture – Be part of a team that’s driven, innovative, and always evolving.
Competitive Salary & Benefits – We reward talent with top-tier pay, 5% pension match, and exclusive perks.
Career Growth – Fully funded development programs, chartership support, and professional memberships.
Flexibility & Wellbeing – Hybrid working & Core Hours, 25+ days holiday, healthcare cash plan & wellbeing initiatives.
Make a Difference – Work on meaningful projects, engage with communities, and shape the future.
We Welcome All Talent
As a proud supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and military families.
We are also a Disability Confident Employer.
We champion diversity, inclusion, and individuality—whatever your background, if you’re ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.
Join Us Today!
If you’re looking for a high-energy, high-impact environment where ambition is rewarded, BWB is the place for you.
Explore our guide, Working for BWB, to find out more and start your journey today!
- Department
- Project Management Services
- Role
- Assistant Project Manager
- Locations
- BWB London - Borough High Street, BWB Manchester - Westminster House, BWB Nottingham - Waterfront House
- Reference Number
- I25-03
- Remote Status
- Hybrid