Assistant Project Manager

Job Title
Assistant Project Manager
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
Bridgwater
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to have the chance of working with a well-established engineering consultancy that specialises in the development of major projects across the UK and world, driven by a workforce of ambitious nuclear experts. In your role as Assistant Project Manager you will report directly to the Project Manager and will be responsible for the direction and leadership of all activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of the contract(s) assigned to you. You will ensure delivery of all (or part of) the engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning activities for the life cycle of the contract or work package in accordance with the overall Project schedule.

• Do you have experience of dealing with large and complex projects in a highly regulated environment?
• Can you demonstrate experience of managing projects through the project lifecycle from concept to handover?

If the answer is yes, then why not read on to find out more about this opportunity and get in touch now to avoid missing out!
Your duties and responsibilities will be:

• Develop procurement, commercial and contract strategy, identifying the optimum solution to minimise risk.

• Define the work scope to be delivered within the contract or package of work and the interfaces to the other elements of the programme.
• Negotiate contractual terms and conditions and obtain budget approval for any new commitments.
• Manage approved budget, variations, risk and opportunities across all designated projects.
• Securing the required resources to meet their project requirements, ensuring the maintenance of SQEP for any assigned resource and promptly identifying any personnel shortfalls or issues within their project team.
• Developing and executing effective execution strategies and plans in line with the overall programme execution plan (PEP)
• Drive the delivery of the contract or package activities to ensure they are delivered safely, on time, to budget, meeting business & technical requirements.
• Anticipate, manage and resolve issues within the contact or package. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of all issues raised, develop and update the programme budget, and escalate any issues to the Project Manager.
• Ensure schedules are developed and maintained for the contract or package of work.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex projects, in a regulated environment. Including NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.

• Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Degree and chartered status in an engineering, construction, physics or other related field.
• Knowledge and / or practitioner of Project Management with experience of applying either; APM body of knowledge and OGC's Prince 2.
• Can demonstrate experience of managing project through the project lifecycle from concept to handover.
• Understanding the needs of quality and how quality is assured and controlled.