Assistant Project Manager

MAG (Airports Group); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport operator is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to manage Capital Delivery Projects at East Midlands Airport. The role involves supporting the delivery team for construction projects with a focus on cost, schedule, and quality. Ideal candidates are degree educated and have strong communication, attention to detail, and IT skills. The company supports professional development in Project Management.

Qualifications

• Some experience in construction/engineering preferred; however, strong candidates without specific experience will be considered.
• Must possess strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of projects focusing on Cost, Schedule, and Quality.
• Assist in planning and managing multiple projects with minimal disruption.
• Drive value through contract management and identify project opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage competing priorities

Strong IT skills

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Summary

East Midlands Airport

Permanent

Assistant Project Manager

Why MAG?

Every year, East Midlands Airport connects over 4 million passengers with more than 80 destinations across Europe and is also the UK’s number one provider of pure freight services. Part of the largest UK-owned airport operator group, MAG, East Midlands Airport supports over 6,000 jobs and generates around £300m each year for the region.

The role

We are looking to offer someone the opportunity to become an Assistant Project Manager at East Midlands Airport, managing the Capital Delivery Projects across the site.

You will work within the Capital Delivery team, supporting the delivery team with safely and successfully delivering construction projects across the airport portfolio.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of projects within the Programme of works across the group, with a clear focus on Cost, Schedule, and Quality.
• Supporting in the planning, prioritisation, and management of multiple projects, ensuring delivery as promised with business case benefits realised.
• Supporting in ensuring the Programme of projects is undertaken with minimal acceptable disruption to Airport operations.
• Driving value and efficiency through robust contract management and identification of on-project opportunities.
• Supporting the delivery team in achieving in-year Capex expenditure for your portfolio of projects.

What will make you successful in the role?

We are keen to hear from individuals who are educated to degree level and have some experience in construction/engineering. However, we will consider bright, articulate, passionate people without relevant project management or construction experience.

You will definitely need:

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong IT skills

We will support the successful candidate in gaining qualifications and training in Project Management on their journey to becoming a Project Manager.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG, we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our society. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We’re also committed to well-being, focusing on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their best. Please let us know if we can provide any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process.

You can contact the team by emailing [e-mail].

Our Colleague Resource Groups include:

• Women’s Network
• Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group
• Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+)
• Mental Health
• Parent & Carers
• Disabilities including neurodiversity