Assistant Project Manager

Overview

Assistant Project Manager – Bridgwater

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team, working on a key local project in Bridgwater for a well-respected client.

• Assist in the planning and coordination of a project from start to finish, including organising the schedule of work, costings, and budget
• Plan the work and oversee the buying of necessary materials and equipment
• Assist in overseeing the management of the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work, and overseeing quality control
• Assist to ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress
• Check design documents with architects, surveyors, and engineers
• Promote and maintain health and safety, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being followed
• Write project reports
• Maintain regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project, i.e. stakeholder management alongside or in place of the Project Manager
• Communicate with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and others involved in the project
• Assist in dealing with any unexpected problems that may occur during the project
• Assist in the management of all relevant personnel for the project
• Produce and manage work programmes for project
• Assist in hiring staff for the project including CV analysis and carrying out interviews
• Assist in producing cost reports, applications for payment and NEC or JCT contract management
• Provide information to the commercial team to produce and develop month cost reports and contract administration
• Assist in leading the Site Management team and support their operations and activities

• Knowledge of NEC3 & JCT Contract Administration preferred
• Strong communication skills – for liaising with a wide range of clients, professionals, and workers on site
• Leadership skills and an ability to motivate your team to ensure a high standard of work
• Planning and organisational skills – for writing and monitoring project plans and schedules and utilising time and resources effectively
• Resilience and problem-solving skills – to overcome unexpected challenges during the construction process
• Strong attention to detail
• Awareness of health and safety procedures and legislation – for running a safe construction site
• Commercial awareness to allocate and assist in budget management
• Numerical and IT skills
• Knowledge of relevant building methods and project management software preferred
• Relevant qualifications in Project Management preferred
• Ability to pass Drugs & Alcohol (D&A) testing and BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) vetting
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence

• Competitive salary
• Working hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, 07:30-16:00 (excluding travel time)
• Additional Leave for Length of Service
• Your birthday off, on us!
• Cycle-to-work and car benefit schemes
• Simplyhealth cash plan with access to healthcare reimbursements and retail discounts
• 24/7 GP Access
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Employee referral scheme with rewards for successful introductions
• In service death benefit for peace of mind
• Flexible option to buy or sell annual leave

TCi is an Armed Forces Covenant registered and Disability Confident Committed Employer. Applicants who declare they have a disability or have previously served with the Armed Forces, and meet the minimum requirements for the job, will automatically be invited for an interview.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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