Assistant Project Manager – Civil Engineering / Water Projects

Location: Taunton
Salary: £40,000–£60,000 + Impressive Benefits Package

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Assistant Project Manager to support water infrastructure projects across Devon, Somerset, and Dorset. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with some site experience—such as site engineers, graduate engineers, or those looking to step up towards a project management role. You will work closely with the Project Manager, supporting site operations, liaising with clients, and ensuring smooth project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in coordinating civil engineering and water infrastructure works
• Support site teams and monitor production, visiting sites regularly
• Act as a key link between the client and the site, providing updates and reporting issues
• Help plan, record, and programme works using Microsoft Project
• Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements
• Support health, safety, and environmental standards on site
• Assist with cost management and reporting as required

Requirements / Skills

• Some site experience preferred (site engineer, graduate, or agent level)
• Knowledge of NEC contracts is essential
• MS Project experience desirable
• SMSTS certified (preferred, but can be trained)
• Temporary Works knowledge preferred (training can be provided)
• Experience with water infrastructure projects, rivers, culverts, AMP7 water, or coastal works highly desirable
• Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn, and proactive on site

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£40k–£60k DOE)
• Company vehicle
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Performance bonus
• Training and career progression opportunities

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Next Steps

For an informal discussion, please call Abbie or Cat on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.

Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing top-notch staffing solutions to the construction sector. With a strong presence in Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton, we are committed to connecting talented professionals with the best construction job opportunities in these areas.