Assistant Project Manager
Job details
Salary: £22,000 – £27,000 a year
Job type: Full-time – Monday to Friday

Description
Reporting to a Director, the Trainee/Assistant Project Manager will be offering support in overseeing projects of varying
values and diverse natures. This will be mainly refurbishment and fit outs to Offices, Education, Warehousing and
Residential for values between £5,000 and £5m.

The primary role of the Trainee/Assistant Project Manager will be to assist the office based Director in ensuring that the
allocated project runs efficiently and profitably ensuring full compliance to Health & Safety legislation and contract
conditions. Work is completed to a high standard, in a safe working manner, within programme and to the total satisfaction
of our client(s).

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Assisting and learning all aspects of the role of the office/site based Director in their responsibilities and for the day-to-day
running of the project.

• Supporting and monitoring Health & Safety practices and CDM Regulations on site.
• Attendance of regular site meetings with client, Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Planning Supervisor etc.
• Assisting and learning the preparation of reports, programmes, progress and profitability reports.
• Assisting with and learning how to agree pricing and instructions with the client or client’s agent.
• Contribute to formulating valuations and final accounts.
• Assisting with the preparation of tenders.
• To procure, negotiate terms and monitor the performance of sub-contractors and suppliers.
• To identify and implement improvements to any aspect of the service provided.
• Procurement of new clients and suppliers.
• Ensure that acceptable levels of customer care are provided and often exceeded at all times.
• Produce relevant monthly reports for the Director e.g. cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts etc. ensuring
  information is complete and accurate.
• Contribute to and attend financial and progress meetings with the client, engineers and subcontractors as required.
• Provide support to the site team in order to optimise the use of contract resources.
• Provide support for the Director in terms of data input etc.
• Maintaining deadlines in line with requirements.
• To provide cover for other associated staff during times of absence.
• Regular use of the computer systems and other software packages such as Word, Excel and Project.

Duties and responsibilities will vary in line with progress and training levels.

This is a full time position and hours of work will be 42 hours per week: 08:45hrs to 17:15hrs Monday – Friday

This will also involve daily travel and working away as deemed necessary for the needs of the business.

We undertake contracts and projects for varied companies that require our employees to undertake various clearances along with an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service clearance.

Essential Requirements

• Currently studying towards or completed a Degree in Construction (or equivalent) or a construction related qualification
• GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above in English Language, Literacy, Numeracy and ICT
• Willingness to undertake training programmes as deemed necessary by the Company
• Competent in the use of a range of IT packages
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part in the team
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
• Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up to date knowledge
• You must hold a full current UK driving licence and have had 6 months driving experience since passing your test and live
  within an hour of the WR9 9BT area.

Desirable Requirements

Currently working within the construction environment

• CSCS Card
• IOSH Managing/Working Safely or Site Management/Supervisor Safety Training Scheme
• First Aid at Work Certificate
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• Personal Competencies
• Able to adapt communication skills to maintain and manage a variety of situations.
• Plan and prioritise personal objectives along with the Company’s priorities.
• Understand the needs of the Company, client and colleagues and responds appropriately to required needs.
• Make well informed, effective and timely decisions even when faced with unpleasant consequences and perceived impact
  these decisions has on others.
• Encourage others to develop themselves and act as a role model.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part in the team.
• Encourages and develops ideas and innovations for current or new situations.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process.
• Remains resilient when under pressure and encourages optimism.
• Aware of own impact on others and takes peoples’ feelings and needs into consideration.

Benefits

• Vehicle allowance
• Mobile phone and laptop
• 21 days holiday plus all bank holidays
• Continuous training and development
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Private health care awarded after 1 years continuous service

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:
Bonus scheme

• Experience:  Management / Office Environment: 1 year (preferred)
• Work Location: In person (UK wide)