Assistant Project Manager

Medirest Signature; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to oversee various project aspects in a full-time capacity. Responsibilities include managing project delivery, overseeing financial performance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have project management experience along with strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits, including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Access to employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing small works within complex estates is essential.
• Able to work independently and ensure project compliance.
• Computer literate with knowledge of standard spreadsheet packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead various project aspects and assist project managers.
• Manage delivery of assigned projects to meet company objectives.
• Oversee financial performance and administration for projects.

Skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Numerical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Understanding of Health and Safety regulations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Equans is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join the team at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

The post holder will take direct lead over various project aspects and work alongside the project managers to help implement project goals, create and deliver reports, analyse data from project execution, and any other duties as determined by project managers.

What will you deliver?

• Make sure project risks of works allocated to you are identified and managed through effective mitigation measures
• Manage the delivery of projects allocated to you to high standards by budgeting and programming
• Manage all phases of projects allocated to you, from instruction to close out, to meet all contractual requirements
• Manage designated projects to meet company objectives post-contract with an input into pre-contract requirements emphasising customer care and business excellence
• Monitoring and communicating project financial performance and administration for all assigned projects
• Oversee the co-ordination of operatives, subcontractors and suppliers on projects allocated to you in a planned and controlled manner ensuring efficiency and minimising costs
• Implement and comply with EQUANS policies and procedures, all legal requirements and best practice within EQUANS Group's including regular safety inspections within the allocated business area
• Keep project tracker up to date working with Project Coordinator to ensure information is accurate and up to date
• Assist in the preparation of drawings, specifications and tender documents for works allocated to you. Must adhere to requirements to be compliant with all statutory requirements including Health and safety
• Ensuring defects are managed and closed out within the specified contractual limits
• Supervising contractors, liaising with clients and other departments within the Company during projects where necessary
• Check and comment on designs and specifications provided by consultants for larger capital projects
• Monitor working procedures and performance of contractors regarding health and safety. Liaise closely with Technical Services, and Estates Maintenance Managers to assist with monitoring and performance measurement
• Liaise with the Client team to ensure all defect update details are up to date and there are aware of progress of defect issues. Responsible for participating in the 'on call' rota as and when required, after suitable training and relevant experience is gained
• To ensure all associated trackers are up to date to ensure at all times

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Experience operating in the public and/or private sector with a demonstrable track record of directly managing small works within large and complex estates is essential
• High level of verbal, written and numeric skills and must be computer literate. A sound knowledge of standard spreadsheet packages and computerised estates and project management systems
• Must be able to manage people, be self-motivating, able to work on own initiative, liaise and delegate effectively with staff operating in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Construction Design and Management Regulations and other relevant statutory requirements will be required
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of technical and estates and building issues in the provision of construction, maintenance, and FM services
• Good organisational skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
• Experience of Microsoft Office software essential, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Project

This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.