Project Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Location: | Wrexham, LL14 5DG |
| Company: | Ipsum Utilities Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG6276-RM1458310WrePA |
Summary
Project Assistant
Location: Chirk Wrexham
Employment type: Full time
Working Hours: (Monday to Friday)
What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
Life assurance cover
Long service recognition
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
About the role…
To support the Project Managers with all administrative duties and to ensure all works are compliant with respect to Project Delivery - Ideally working towards NEBOSH qualification (preferable)
As an Project Assistant you will…
Assist operational management in closing out all incident investigations promptly and completely, ensuring all investigation recommendations are implemented. Support third party audits and accreditations and assist with the timely close out and action of any observations, non-conformities.
Support operational management teams with client and project and subcontractor pre-start workshops to ensure that the works are planned and will be executed safely prior to commencement on site.
Assist operational management & supervisors in preparing RAMS/job packs and with the briefing of workers and ensure that they are reviewed and updated at regular intervals.
Accurately process information and ensure deadlines are met. Participate in attaining and maintaining company certification systems. Suggest corrective actions to any non-compliance. Client interfaces - receive projects via Alfresco and raise Ipsum job on database. Liaise with Project Manager(s) to issue for quoting and oversee the PO process
Commercial support to the Project Managers and the Commercial department. Performance monitoring of the work programme to ensure efficient delivery of the plans. Reporting of process management data and monitor performance and feedback results along with advice and solutions for any non-conformances identified.
About you…
Previous experience as a Project Assistant, ideally within the Utilities/ Power or Construction Industry. We require you to be highly organised and have good level of administrative experience. If you have experience of Streetworks noticing and hiring of plant, this would be preferred but not essential. Good understanding of Alfresco and ideally working towards NEBOSH qualification (preferable) and Secondary education minimum GCSE’S or equivalent in Maths and English.
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.
Next steps...
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!
Location: Chirk Wrexham
Employment type: Full time
Working Hours: (Monday to Friday)
What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
Life assurance cover
Long service recognition
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
About the role…
To support the Project Managers with all administrative duties and to ensure all works are compliant with respect to Project Delivery - Ideally working towards NEBOSH qualification (preferable)
As an Project Assistant you will…
Assist operational management in closing out all incident investigations promptly and completely, ensuring all investigation recommendations are implemented. Support third party audits and accreditations and assist with the timely close out and action of any observations, non-conformities.
Support operational management teams with client and project and subcontractor pre-start workshops to ensure that the works are planned and will be executed safely prior to commencement on site.
Assist operational management & supervisors in preparing RAMS/job packs and with the briefing of workers and ensure that they are reviewed and updated at regular intervals.
Accurately process information and ensure deadlines are met. Participate in attaining and maintaining company certification systems. Suggest corrective actions to any non-compliance. Client interfaces - receive projects via Alfresco and raise Ipsum job on database. Liaise with Project Manager(s) to issue for quoting and oversee the PO process
Commercial support to the Project Managers and the Commercial department. Performance monitoring of the work programme to ensure efficient delivery of the plans. Reporting of process management data and monitor performance and feedback results along with advice and solutions for any non-conformances identified.
About you…
Previous experience as a Project Assistant, ideally within the Utilities/ Power or Construction Industry. We require you to be highly organised and have good level of administrative experience. If you have experience of Streetworks noticing and hiring of plant, this would be preferred but not essential. Good understanding of Alfresco and ideally working towards NEBOSH qualification (preferable) and Secondary education minimum GCSE’S or equivalent in Maths and English.
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.
Next steps...
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!