Assistant Project Manager

First Recruitment Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. In this pivotal role, you will support the Project Manager in delivering high-quality capital infrastructure projects on time and within budget. Your expertise in contract management, financial performance monitoring, and risk management will be crucial as you assist in strategic planning and maintain effective communication with stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the infrastructure sector while working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-graduate experience required.
• NEC PM accreditation is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in contract management and administration.
• Monitor financial performance and control project expenditures.
• Prepare financial reports and analyse cost trends.

Skills

Contract Management

Financial Performance Monitoring

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Project Assurance

NEC Contracts Awareness

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Education

Degree-level Education

APM PMQ or Higher Qualification

Membership in a Relevant Professional Body

Job description

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the field of capital infrastructure? We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support our Project Manager in delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Role Overview:

As the APM, you will play a vital role in the management and coordination of our infrastructure initiatives. You will assist in strategic planning, risk management, and quality control throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders, contractors, and team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager in contract management and administration.
• Monitor financial performance and control project expenditures against budgets.
• Assist in project assurance and gateway reviews to evaluate progress and compliance.
• Maintain productive relationships with the supply chain and monitor contractual obligations.
• Review and critique project duration and cost estimates, identifying critical dates.
• Prepare financial reports and analyse cost trends to inform stakeholders.
• Assess proposed changes and their impacts on project delivery.
• Awareness of NEC contracts.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience.
• NEC PM accreditation.
• Membership in a relevant professional body.
• Background in Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) engineering.
• Degree-level education.
• APM PMQ or higher qualification.

Company Information:

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support