Assistant Project Manager

Bovis Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical health benefit

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Industry leading parental leave

Job summary

Bovis Group is seeking a project professional in the United Kingdom to assist the Project Manager in developing and implementing project execution plans. You will be responsible for monitoring progress, managing RFIs, and coordinating site logistics.

The ideal candidate will have professional construction qualifications and strong communication skills. The position offers several benefits, including a pension contribution and private medical cover.

Qualifications

• Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role.
• Demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge gained through relevant experience.
• Knowledge of site health and safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in developing project execution plans.
• Monitor weekly progress against the short-term programme.
• Manage the project's RFI and Technical Submission process.
• Support the commercial team with tracking cost variations.

Skills

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Ability to prepare reports

Ability to work collaboratively

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Education

Professional Construction Qualifications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in developing and implementing the project execution plan.
• Monitor and report on weekly progress against the short-term programme.
• Manage the project's Request for Information (RFI) and Technical Submission process.
• Coordinate site logistics and delivery schedules with subcontractors. Support the commercial team with tracking cost variations and reporting.

Credentials

• Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role.

Skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively to ensure successful project.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills for resolving planning, estimating, contract administration, and procurement issues.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of site health and safety regulations and procedures.

Experience

• Demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge gained through relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the Construction and Property industries.
• Understanding of estimating, scheduling, field supervision, contracts administration, procurement, financial controls, and reporting.

Behaviours

• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Proactive in maintaining the conversion program and implementing acceleration measures if the program slips.

Benefits

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
• Industry leading parental leave

Please note that due to the nature of this role, national security vetting procedures apply, and a full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate. Further details about national security vetting can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) or Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and or disabled.