Associate Project Manager – Utilities

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

Associate Project Manager overseeing project delivery from feasibility to completion in the Utilities sector. Engaging with clients and ensuring project efficiency and profitability.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the successful delivery of projects from feasibility through to completion and post-handover within the Utilities sector.
Working knowledge of various forms of building contracts.
Key account management including developing client accounts and business development.
People management responsibilities.
Leadership across people, projects and business.
Preparation of progress reports and presentation at monthly client meetings.
Contribute to the financial performance of projects and the wider business, including revenue and profitability.
Promote efficiency, effectiveness and best practice across projects and teams.
Keep up to date with current thinking and best practice within the discipline.
Work closely with clients, contractors and project teams to deliver projects successfully and on budget.
Comply with established Commercial, Procurement, Contractual strategies.
To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualified in Construction Project Management or similar construction related technical discipline.
Chartered / Professionally Qualified (MCIOB, MRICS or equivalent)
Previously employed by a consultancy or client in a similar role.
Experience of utilities packages essential.
Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors.
Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential.
We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients.
Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.
A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project deliverybuilding contractsfinancial performancerevenue managementprofitability analysisprogress reportingbusiness developmentpeople managementclient account managementutilities packages

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationteam playercustomer service excellencepositive attitudeproactive approachknowledge sharingsupportivewillingness to learncommunication

Certifications

degree in Construction Project ManagementMCIOBMRICS