Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Assistant Project Manager - Construction

London

The Organisation

Our client manages green spaces across London.

They are now looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £33,666 - £39,000 per annum, depending on experience

- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years' service

- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)

- Hybrid/agile working options

- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan

- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders

- Learning and development opportunities

- Cycle to work scheme

- Offices in a beautiful location

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual with experience supporting project management within RIBA project methodologies to join a historic organisation.

Working across some of London's most iconic green spaces, you'll gain invaluable exposure to a diverse range of projects, from refurbishments to new builds, while developing your project management expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.

So, if you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of some of the UK's most unique and inspiring settings, then apply today!

The Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will work at the heart of a portfolio of refurbishment, demolition, and new build projects at the construction stage across our client's estate.

Getting involved in commissioning and essential survey work, you will manage workstreams and deliver high-value projects led by talented Project Managers and supported by an exceptional team, top-tier consultants, engineers and building contractors.

You will support in the preparation of project briefs, specifications, planning applications and pre-construction information, and work on projects from feasibility stage to completion, assisting in the management of budgets, quality and programme. You will also provide organisational and administrative support to the project teams, act as the point of contact for project queries and help to develop scope and procurement strategies.

Additionally, you will:

- Assist with managing project finances, including tracking expenditure and reporting

- Ensure projects comply with all H&S, finance and information policies

- Facilitate site visits

- Minute project meetings

- Track and manage project risks and issues

- Capture final documentation and lessons learned at project close

- Archive project materials

About You

To be considered as an Assistant Project Manager, you will need:

- Experience using structured project management techniques to deliver projects according to RIBA Stages 0-7

- Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams of professionals and contractors in the delivery of projects

- Experience completing project work to programme, quality, and budget targets or evidence of assisting with this

- An understanding of financial reporting

- Report writing and analytical skills

- A degree-level qualification or equivalent gained through relevant training or experience of project management in construction or a related field

- An interest in understanding and getting to know the wider Royal Parks estate and how it operates for the benefit of park users

Other organisations may call this role Project Manager, Project Officer, Project Support Officer, Project Supervisor, Construction Project Manager, or Assistant Project Lead.

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Our client is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. They value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. They believe that the more inclusive they are, the better their work will be.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as an Assistant Project Manager, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.