Assistant Project Manager

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Full Time/Permanent
Operations
Hard Services
Contracts, Projects, Bids
Construction
£30,000 to £39,999
£35k per year + pension, holidays, promotion
South West
Swindon
5084
29-02-2024 02:03 PM
28/03/2024 02:04

  • Assistant Project Manager
  • £35,000 p/a
  • Swindon

We are currently looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support a well-established Maintenance contract on a schools portfolio in the Swindon area. Working alongside the Lifecycle Projects Manager you will support the lifecycle and variations project work across the schools working with subcontractors and suppliers directly as well as providing back-office admin and documentation support. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone from a projects administration background who is looking to transition into a more active and involved role.

Duties of the role include:


  • To support and work closely with the Lifecycle Projects Manager to assist in the delivery of all lifecycle, new works and variation projects across the schools.
  • To assist in reviewing the scope of works for all lifecycle and variation projects on each specific contract.
  • Liaise with contractors and suppliers to survey works and assist in providing quotes that meet the projects requirements.
  • Assist in reviewing contractor and supplier quotes to ensure all the requirements have been provided for.
  • Review and assess contractors risk assessments and method statements against the scope of works.
  • Assist in the project administration and project finances throughout the lifespan of a project form inception to completion and handover in accordance with the contract requirements.
  • To snag and review the completion of all works and provide feedback.
  • To deputies for the Lifecycle Manager during absence and annual leave.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:


  • Excellent customer service and communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to liaise with and assist external service providers.
  • Ability to work within a team and manage contractors within live environments.
  • Flexible and adaptable in approach to working on multiple sites.
  • Organized and thorough in administration work and meticulous in detail gathering.
  • Confident can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and progress within the role.
  • Prior knowledge of lifecycle project requirements or construction work environment
  • Previous experience of reviewing risk and method statements
  • Previous experience of working in the Education sector or PFI contracts is beneficial.
  • IT literate in Excel and Microsoft project

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