Assistant Project Manager

The successful candidate will develop a deep understanding of a portfolio of projects that are associated with building a nationwide fibre network. They will assist with commercial, contractual and project management to support value for money, timely delivery and the implementation of quality and reliable infrastructure.

Client Details

My client is a fast growing Telecoms company dedicated to driving change across the local area and beyond.

Description

Core Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of and manage end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of projects to achieve project outcomes which include timely delivery and value for money;
• Work with the Planning function to ensure robust programmes are developed and maintained;
• To work closely with the internal teams and design/build partners to ensure that plans are updated and maintained on a regular basis to reflect progress within the reporting cycle;
• Lead design and build partner meetings and maintain strong contractor/supplier relationships;
• Ensure robust change management;
• Support the valuation of work executed by contractors and certify payments;
• Support budgetary control, monitoring and forecasting;
• Support/provide robust, timely and accurate cost and value data and the status of progress;
• Ensure CDM duties are fulfilled;
• Support assessment, review and mitigation of project and business delivery risks and prepare a risk and opportunity register;
• Facilitate lessons learnt exercises at the various stages of the lifecycle

Profile

Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years' experience in an infrastructure sector e.g. construction, rail, telecoms, water, nuclear;
• Experience or understanding of commercial, contract and project management;
• Experience or understanding of:
  • Design, engineering assurance and construction;
  • H&S legislation and guidance including but not limited to CDM;
  • Engineering / infrastructure / street works legislation and standards;
  • Environmental considerations and constraints;
  • Utilities;
  • Asset management;
  • Cost and commercial management;
  • Risk management;
  • Information management.
• Experience of or ability to deal with projects that impact on the general public and other stakeholders;
• Experience of or ability to compile clear and concise technical and non-technical reports.

Qualifications

• Project Management qualification (or working towards)

Job Offer

• 25 days holiday plus an extra day off for your birthday
• flexible and hybrid working
• Generous pension - employer 6%, employee 3%
• Discretionary bonus
• Medical cash plan
• Life assurance
• Shut down over Christmas