Assistant Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment platform in the UK is looking for an Assistant Project Manager in construction to oversee project delivery within a specified region. Responsibilities include planning, risk management, and client relations. Ideal candidates have a strong project management background and proficiency in MS Excel. This role supports successful project execution on critical accounts, ensuring quality and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Thorough working knowledge of project management and delivery in the construction industry.
• Experience supporting a wider team and being a committed team player.
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, IT, security, and plumbing installations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and managing the scoping and delivery of project works.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors, providing feedback on performance.
• Ensure project delivery to fixed costs, ensuring value for money.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing skills

Risk management

Technical understanding (mechanical/electrical)

MS Excel skills

Education

Qualifications in project management or building services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The role: Assistant Project Manager (construction)

Our Assistant Project Manager takes responsibility for delivering a project workload within a designated region, ensuring that all works are delivered to the agreed time, cost, and quality. You will be responsible for procurement, governance, and management of project works, as well as appropriate communications with building users and key contacts within P&FS. You will also provide support to various projects and programmes to successfully deliver our project requirements on the BT account.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Assist with planning and managing the scoping and delivery of project works across the designated region (and nationally where appropriate).
2. Follow, adhere, implement, and improve upon required H&S and quality processes.
3. Identify, reduce, and manage all risks (technical, statutory, health and safety, commercial, or otherwise) associated with each project.
4. Manage and enhance customer relationships to give customer confidence in the project service.
5. Manage suppliers and subcontractors, providing feedback on performance for future works.
6. Provide operational level reporting of projects and programmes to ensure performance against milestones.
7. Ensure CBRE policies and procedures are appropriately implemented throughout the business.
8. Undertake contract administration, including variations to contracts, instructions, and early warning notifications.
9. Report weekly and monthly on financial status and project progress.
10. Produce detailed project documentation using Microsoft Office software packages.
11. Maintain a commercial understanding of the terms and conditions of engagement with the supply chain.
12. Review supplier performance, price submissions, and negotiate to secure the best deals.
13. Manage project delivery to fixed costs, ensuring value for money.
14. Assess, mitigate, and report on risks involved in project delivery.
15. Develop, maintain, and improve effective client relationships.
16. Communicate effectively with clients and operational teams.
17. Follow procedures and routines to align with environmental policies and objectives.

Person Specification:

• Thorough working knowledge of project management and delivery in the construction industry through significant experience and training.
• Technical background desired (mechanical/electrical).
• Qualifications in project management, building services, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting a wider team and being a committed team player.
• Client-facing skills.
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, IT, security, and plumbing installations.
• Strong MS Excel skills, with proven experience in large spreadsheet modeling and management.
• Excellent IT skills, especially with Excel and database management.
• Ability to demonstrate logical processes, good analytical skills, judgment, and initiative.