Assistant Project Manager

Matchtech

Leading London based Project Management Consultancy seeks to employ several Assistant Project Managers who have experience of working on fast paced construction or infrastructure projects to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business who are renowned for their heavy investment in the training and development of their staff and offer an entrepreneurial and vibrant working culture.

If you have experience of working with the NEC or JCT, both would be great!, contracts and would thrive in delivering dynamic projects these roles would be the ideal role for you!

As Assistant Project Manager you will be responsible for assisting the team in delivering the project to time, to budget and to specification, ensuring the project achieves all project goals and objectives in accordance with the employer’s requirements and the corporate strategic intent for the
project/programme/portfolio.

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Work closely with the Senior Project Manager, Associate Director, Senior Associate, or Partner to deliver successful project outcomes for our clients.
• To seamlessly integrate into the client’s team.
• Support a team of professionals on the project to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, contractors, stakeholders and other professional services.
• Foster a close relationship with the client’s team and other professional team members.
• Work closely with the Senior PM & Cost Managers to understand costs and achieve the best commercial outcomes for our clients.
• Assist in monitoring project progress and performance, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Assist in managing project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Assist on the preparation and presentation of project reports and documentation.
• Work with the Client’s Development Team to define the Employers Requirements and fully understand the scope to ensure outcomes are in line with Client expectations.
• Assist with the administration of contracts, including JCT & NEC contracts, ensuring compliance and managing any changes or disputes.
• Assist with general contract administration skills, such as preparing and reviewing contract documents, producing meeting minutes, managing contract performance, and ensuring all contractual obligations are met.
• Understand the critical success factors for all work stages of the project lifecycle, and be able to manage your role as part of these stages.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Construction industry with Infrastructure / Major Projects experience preferable.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Willingness to obtain a Professional Accreditation (RICS, CIOB, APM or equivalent)
• Analytical with problem-solving skills, and ability to think strategically.
• Ideally experience with working on multiple projects and/or experience in working for a client organisation.
• Theoretical knowledge of industry contracts such as the JCT & NEC suite of contracts.
• Understand the importance of client and other project relationships fostering close relationships with clients, resolving issues, and exceeding client expectations.
• Highly motivated and positive attitude with a willingness to get involved, and being authentic in the workplace.
• Ambitious and looking to progress and develop your wider professional network.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office 365 software.
• Passion for understanding the construction industry.
• Willingness to tackle challenges to solve problems and to take and know when to take initiative without guidance

Benefits

• Attractive starting salary
• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Permanent position with a leading consultancy in the sector.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Employee benefits package.