Assistant Project Manager

Galliford Try Group; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Competitive family leave policy

Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Private medical scheme options

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Galliford Try Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join the Southern Water team in the Falmer area. You will support a Project Manager with planning, execution and monitoring to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role blends admin and project tasks on larger, complex projects under supervision, with opportunities to develop skills in planning, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience with project management software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of project plans, timelines and resource allocation.
• Organise and delegate tasks, track progress and ensure deliverables are met.
• Maintain communication with team members, stakeholders and vendors; facilitate meetings.
• Provide administrative support, manage project documentation, reports and scheduling.
• Collect and analyse project data to track progress and identify issues.
• Assist in identifying risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor expenses and ensure adherence to the budget.
• Help ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with the project manager to resolve issues.

Skills

Organisation & time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independence

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

Falmer, Brighton

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Project Manager to join the Southern Water team at Galliford Try.

You will provide crucial support to a Project Manager in planning, executing, and monitoring projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

This role will involve a combination of administrative and project-related tasks, often working on larger, complex projects under the guidance of a more experience project manager.

What you will be doing:

• Assist with the development of project plans, timelines and resource allocation to assist successful project execution.
• Help to organise and delegate tasks, track progress and ensure deliverables are met.
• Maintain communication with team member, stakeholders, and vendors, facilitating meetings and distributing information.
• Offer administrative support, managing project documentation, preparing reports, document control and scheduling meetings.
• Collect and analyse project data to track progress, identify potential issues and provide regular updates to the project manager.
• Assist in identifying potential risks and help to develop mitigation strategies.
• Support the project manager in monitoring project expenses and ensure adherence to the allocated budget.
• Help to ensure that project deliverables meet the required quality standards.
• Address any issues or challenges that arise during the project lifecycle and collaborate with the project manager to find solutions.

About You:

• Strong organisational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, able to manage your workload whilst collaborating effectively.
• Experience with relevant software and tools e.g. project management software, Microsoft Office Suite

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position.

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