Assistant Project Manager

People with Energy; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction business is seeking a Project Manager to oversee key infrastructure projects in the UK. The successful candidate will manage project scope, budgets, and stakeholder communications while ensuring alignment with industry standards. An ideal applicant will have a strong background in project management and hold at least an HNC in engineering. This role offers generous holiday benefits, corporate discounts, and health scheme options.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Wide range of corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Private medical scheme options

Paid for yearly membership to professional association

Qualifications

• Experienced in Project Management or Project Engineering.
• Commercially aware within a project environment.
• Skilled in project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned projects, ensuring alignment with NEC3 Contracts.
• Define project scope and develop detailed plans.
• Estimate time and costs, manage budgets, and report on progress.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Budget Management

Procurement

Collaborative Working

Education

HNC level in engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Project Manager

Please note this client doesnotoffer VISA sponsorship, only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience will be considered.

Location: Coventry or Norwich

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage assigned projects, ensuring alignment with NEC3 Contracts.
• Define project scope and develop detailed plans.
• Estimate time and costs, manage budgets, and report on progress.
• Plan and sequence project activities.
• Perform critical path analysis and manage risks.
• Monitor and report on the contractual and commercial status to stakeholders.

About You:

• Experienced in Project Management or Project Engineering.
• Commercially aware within a project environment.
• Skilled in project management, change management, budget management, procurement, and collaborative working.
• Educated to at least HNC level in engineering or a related discipline or possess equivalent experience.

What We Can Offer in Return:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it.
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

About Our Client:

Named Contractor of the Year by the Water Industry Awards, our client is one of the UK's leading construction businesses. Our mission is to improve lives by building vital infrastructure and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. We prioritise excellence, integrity, and collaboration with clients and stakeholders.

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