Assistant Project Manager

First Recruitment Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Greater Manchester seeks an Assistant Project Manager to oversee multidisciplinary water design projects. The candidate should have 2-5 years of experience in project and engineering management within regulated industries. Strong communication skills and a degree or HND are required. This is a permanent position offering a unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Two to five years’ experience in project engineering and management in regulated industries.
• Experience in managing change and variation in design context.
• Understanding of project programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary water design projects.
• Deliver projects on time and within cost.
• Co-ordinate and manage commercial contract requirements.

Skills

Project management experience

Engineering design

Communication skills

Interest in project management

Education

Graduate or HND

Job description

One of our top clients is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to work on a staff basis in Manchester

Our Client has a requirement for an Assistant Project Manager, who will be required to work on a permanentbasis in Manchester

Role Purpose

Management of multidisciplinary water design

Deliver projects on time within cost and of sufficient quality that meet client specifications

Co-ordinate and manage commercial contract requirements under NEC contracts

Update and manage project programme

Maintain communication with the client and achieve client satisfaction.

Report project position and progress to senior level on a regular basis

Effective communication and interfaces with supply chain and internal design teams

Prepare tenders for water design projects with input from engineering teams

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• Two to five years’ experience working in one or more of the following areas :
• Engineering design in a regulated industry (see list below)
• Project engineering in a regulated industry (see list below)
• Project management of engineering design
• Project management of construction in a regulated industry (see list below)
• Design management
• Graduate or HND
• Keen interest and enthusiasm for project management
• Relevant regulated industries – Rail, Water, Oil and gas, Nuclear, Highways, Bridges

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated water industry
• Understanding and experience of multidisciplinary projects
• Experience and ability to lead a disparate, multi-disciplinary team.
• Understanding and experience of working with different contract types including NEC and fixed cost
• Experience in managing change and variation in design context
• Experience in managing or carrying out design works
• Commercial and contractual understanding
• Understanding of project programmes
• Project management experience

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 Managerlooking 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