Assistant Project Manager -

Here at MJ Quinn, we currently have an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join the business. This position will be based at our Head Office in Knowsley working Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm.

Who are MJ Quinn

MJ Quinn are an established national organisation, with contracts covering the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. We have over 1500 workers delivering our services. At MJ Quinn we believe in creating great connections with our customers, our people, and our world. Even though our company is growing our values continue to be at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

As the Assistant Project Manager, The role of the Assistant Project Manager is to support the Project Manger by managing all field & back-office resource to ensure targets (Operational & Commercial) are achieved throughout the lifecycle of the project. This role will enable the PM to focus on Stakeholder Relationship, Commercials & overall performance of the project while at the same time providing a road map for the Assistant Manager to gain the knowledge & experience required to become a competent PROJECT MANAGER for future projects

Responsibilities of the role:

• To support the PROJECT MANAGER through management of the back office and field force
• Assist with training, coordination of tasks to ensure they have sufficient work in line with targets.
• Ensuring that the work force is fully accredited in all Openreach, council and MJQ requirements, working in line with MJQ accredited training school
• Chairing and attending meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring that all customer targets are met
• Compiling accurate reports of all work aspects
• Being pro-active to adapt any current processes and improving efficiencies of current way of working
• Ensuring that all systems are kept up to date with accurate information (Depotnet/CRM)
• Making sure that all costs attributed against the project are accurate and captured fully
• Building a strong working relationship with the project team and the customer
• Making sure the project is delivered in the most cost-effective way

Experience:

• Have strong planning, organisation, and monitoring abilities.
• Enjoy a challenge, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Have a strong orientation towards quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Have the ability to prioritise work, work well under pressure, meet deadlines and manage business expectations.
• Be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Medicash Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Gym & Retail Discounts
• X2 Life Assurance

Should you feel you have similar experience and you’re looking for a new challenge then we would love to hear from you!