Assistant Project Manager

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transport authority in Bristol is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support Infrastructure projects. This role includes responsibilities such as project delivery and collaboration with partners. The ideal candidate should have experience in project environments and a desire to grow in project management. Benefits include generous leave, pension contributions, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

1 day paid volunteer leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working options

Reduced bus fare travel

Qualifications

• Experience in a project environment preferred.
• Interest in career development in project management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project delivery, ensuring time, cost, and quality.
• Support partnerships with the supply chain and Unitary Authorities.
• Assist in delivering the Metro Mayors Transport Vision.

Skills

Project environment experience

Interest in project management

Collaboration skills

Job description

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking to appoint an Assistant Project Manager to join the Infrastructure Capital Delivery Rail programme team. Reporting into the Programme or Senior Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager will specialise in supporting the delivery of Infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have worked in a project environment and has an interest in developing their career in project management. You will be a key player as we create West of England Sustainable Transport. We are delivering on the big transport improvements people in the region need and deserve, changing how people travel, making journeys affordable, reliable, enjoyable, and safe.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the delivery of projects or work packages, driving effective delivery in relation to time, cost, quality and benefits.
• Support strong collaborative partnerships with our supply chain, as well as with our Unitary Authority partners.
• Support the delivery of the Metro Mayors Transport Vision for the Region.

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We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous or reckonable service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 1 day of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 15.3%.
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week.
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England.

The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

The salary for this role is £42,839 - £46,142. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.