Assistant Project Manager

Responsibilities

Support Project and Programme Managers in the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects across the capital, operational, and cyber assurance portfolios. Develop and maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, risk registers, decision logs, and progress reports. Articulate process, system, and data requirements, ensuring all inputs are clearly documented, validated, and traceable throughout the project lifecycle. Gather and analyse data to support business cases, track delivery performance, and provide evidence‑based recommendations to improve outcomes. Coordinate the preparation of project reports and dashboards for governance boards, audits, and regulatory submissions. Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across Operations, Asset Management, IT, Cyber, and external delivery partners to ensure alignment of objectives and smooth project delivery. Act as a point of contact for internal teams, providing proactive support to investigate issues, assess impacts, and identify corrective actions. Contribute to project governance activities, including risk and issue management, change control, and compliance with PMO processes and standards. Support business change and communications activities, helping stakeholders understand project objectives, impacts, and timelines. Collaborate with contractors and framework partners, attending regular progress meetings and capturing key actions, updates, and performance data. Assist in the administration of contracts through systems such as Cemar, including raising and tracking Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events. Compile and maintain accurate contract performance data and financial tracking spreadsheets to support effective decision‑making. Promote best practice and continuous improvement within the Programme Management Office, contributing to the evolution of templates, tools, and delivery processes.

Qualifications

Demonstrable experience supporting the delivery of projects or programmes within a structured governance framework. Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Proven ability to gather, interpret, and present data to support business decisions and performance reporting. Competent in the use of Microsoft Office 365 applications (particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams). A proactive and solutions‑focused mindset, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement. We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that s why we re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

About Portsmouth Water

We re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future. Portsmouth Water is dedicated to protecting the essential services our customers depend on every day. Through our Cyber Assurance Programme, we re strengthening the resilience of our operational and information systems by bringing together people, processes, and technology in a unified approach to security and reliability. We re looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team and help deliver projects across our portfolio from major capital investments to complex cyber assurance initiatives. Working alongside experienced Project and Programme Managers, you ll support the coordination, reporting, and control of projects while developing the confidence and capability to lead your own workstreams. This is a hands‑on role offering real opportunities for professional growth, all while upholding our values of Excellence, Integrity, and Future‑Focus. Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.

Benefits

What can Portsmouth Water offer you? At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here s just a taste of what s waiting for you when you join the team.

We ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

Performance Pays Off: You could earn a non‑contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

Family Comes First: Whether you re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.

Social Events: All expenses covered summer and winter social events.

Peace of Mind, Always: Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am‑10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.

PW Perks Treat Yourself! Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like:

• Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan

and so much more!