Assistant Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK's residential sector seeks an Assistant Project Manager. This full-time hybrid role involves collaboration across various projects, providing opportunities for career growth and contribution to impactful developments in the construction industry. Candidates should have a strong foundation in project management and demonstrate a passion for Real Estate.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible hybrid working policy

Competitive maternity package

Salary sacrifice scheme for nursery fees

Comprehensive BUPA health insurance

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Team socials and events

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in the UK construction industry.
• Demonstrable passion for Real Estate and Construction.
• Ability to manage roles across project lifecycle stages.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project management and cost teams.
• Deliver outcomes for residential developments.
• Take ownership of specific project elements.

Skills

Project ownership skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Ability to take initiative

Understanding of Real Estate

Education

Aspiring MRICS or equivalent qualification

Job description

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Are you interested in joining a high-performing business that works with some of the largest institutional developers within the residential sector? Cast Consultancy is one of the UK's leading residential led consultancies focussing on driving positive change in the development and construction industry. We provide project management, cost management, strategic advisory and construction integration services.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Assistant Project Manager to join our dynamic team in London. This full-time, hybrid position entails close collaboration with the project management and cost teams to successfully deliver outcomes for our clients in residential developments across the UK. As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to various projects, ranging from large-scale masterplans, build to rent, later living and student accommodation. Additionally, you will work with the Project Lead(s) and have the opportunity to take ownership of specific elements within the projects.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Minimum 2 years' experience of working in the UK construction industry.
• Project ownership skills with regards to specific project tasks
• Aspiring to MRICS or equivalent qualification in a relevant business discipline.
• Demonstrate a passion for developing technical knowledge across the project work stages.
• Focus on attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Willingness to tackle challenges and solve problems.
• Desire to develop client and other project relationships.
• Ability to take initiative without guidance.
• Ability to understand the critical success factors across all project lifecycle stages and be able to manage your role within these stages
• Demonstrable passion for and understanding of the Real Estate and Construction Industry.

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN:

Collaboration: Opportunity to work with a diverse team with some of the best cost and project management consultants in the industry

Career Development Planning: We have training and a support structure in place

Hybrid working policy: Flexibility to work from the office and home

Holiday: We offer 27 days holiday plus bank holidays. Additional day holiday after 5 years of service.

Cast Contribution Day: We offer one day per year to volunteer for a charity on behalf of Cast to give back to the community

Maternity leave: Competitive maternity package

Nursery Fees: Salary sacrifice scheme to help with towards saving you money on nursery fees

Discretionary Bonus: This is based on business & individual performance

Cycle to work scheme: We offer a scheme, which allows you to purchase commuter bikes and accessories though Cast whilst spreading the costs over 12 months

Medical Health insurance: Comprehensive BUPA health insurance policy.

Pension: matched contribution

Life Assurance: Salary linked insurance policy

Team socials and events: We organise quarterly team socials, social, cultural and sporting activities, weekly breakfast/lunches at the office, an annual summer conference, weekly treat days

PLACE WITHIN THE BUSINESS:

Your role will report directly to a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager.

OUR VALUES:

Respect:because respect creates followship and builds trust.

Share: because sharing is the foundation of knowledge.

Learn: because learning drives innovation and continuous improvement.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

Driving Industry Change, Delivering Better Outcomes, Creating Future Places.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace which harnesses the benefits of the diversity of our team and strives to represent the communities in which we live and work. Our vision is to establish an environment that attracts individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and talents, empowering them to contribute their best and authentic selves. We welcome and encourage applications from those who share our commitment to fostering this inclusive and authentic work culture.