Assistant Project Manager

Mace; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager. The role involves promoting a collaborative team environment while managing project tasks and documentation. Candidates should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in property or infrastructure project management. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and flexibility, including part-time and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Experience in property or infrastructure project management.
• Ability to obtain BPSS-level security clearance.
• Strong commercial and financial knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Promote a supportive team environment.
• Manage tasks and documentation to meet project milestones.
• Monitor budgets, risks, and mitigations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE)

BPSS-level security clearance

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. The project: As delivery partner on the Ministry of Justice's capacity programme Mace's MoJ team have been supporting the MoJ's estate for more than a decade. Our team deliver a wide range of professional services across multiple estate expansion and improvement projects for the MoJ. This opportunity is within our growing strategic integration team. Strategic integration focus on continuous improvement, consistency, collaboration and knowledge supporting our client and Mace colleagues across the whole portfolio of MoJ works. The scope is broad, offering fantastic opportunities for candidates looking to apply their project experience and skills in a dynamic, initiative-based role with great levels of exposure and autonomy. You'll work effectively as an internal and external consultant ensuring the collaboration and knowledge share needed to deliver measurable change through initiatives that bring continuous improvement and consistency in delivery. Occasionally strategic integration provides PM support to service to projects in the programme that have a short-term requirement. We are searching for a highly motivated, proactive Assistant Project Manager to support our growing team. If you are searching for an opportunity to work in a consultancy team offering a unique variety of scope, great exposure, and opportunities to lead initiatives, please register your interest. You'll be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Promoting an inclusive, supportive team environment.
• Maintaining quality systems and support delivery across all project stages.
• Managing tasks, documentation and analysis to meet project milestones.
• Monitoring budgets, risks and mitigations.
• Upholding Mace values and support sustainable business growth.
• Building strong relationships and collaborate effectively with design and consultant teams.
• Applying best practice and independently manage defined project elements., Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role. Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Qualifications

• BPSS-level security clearance (or ability to obtain) with developing project management experience in property or infrastructure.
• Growing commercial, financial, construction and programme knowledge.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills with stakeholder engagement experience.
• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE) and commitment to learning, innovation and sustainability.