Assistant Project Manager

MAG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK airport operator is seeking an Assistant Project Manager at East Midlands Airport. In this role, you will support the delivery of construction projects, ensuring safety and quality. We're looking for candidates with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. The role provides opportunities for training in Project Management to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Degree and some experience in construction or engineering is preferred.
• Welcoming to candidates without prior project management or construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of projects within the programme of works.
• Assisting in planning, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects.
• Ensuring projects are executed with minimal disruption.
• Driving value and efficiency through robust contract management.
• Aiding the delivery team in achieving annual Capex expenditure targets.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Degree in construction or engineering

Job description

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East Midlands Airport connects over 4 million passengers annually to more than 80 destinations across Europe. It is the UK's leading provider of pure freight services and is part of MAG, the largest UK-owned airport operator group. The airport supports over 6,000 jobs and generates approximately £300 million each year for the region.

The role

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

You will work within the Capital Delivery team, supporting the delivery of construction projects across the airport portfolio, ensuring they are completed safely and successfully.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of projects within the programme of works, focusing on cost, schedule, and quality.
• Assisting in planning, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects to ensure timely delivery and realization of business case benefits.
• Ensuring projects are executed with minimal disruption to airport operations.
• Driving value and efficiency through robust contract management and identifying opportunities within projects.
• Aiding the delivery team in achieving annual Capex expenditure targets for the project portfolio.

What will make you successful in the role?

We are interested in candidates with a degree and some experience in construction or engineering. However, we welcome bright, articulate, and passionate individuals without prior project management or construction experience.

You will definitely need:

• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities

We will support the successful candidate in gaining qualifications and training in Project Management to help them develop into a Project Manager.