Assistant Project Manager: Plan, Coordinate & Deliver (Flexible Hours)

Galliford Try; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work

Comprehensive pension plan

Competitive family leave policy

Save as You Earn share plan

Private medical scheme options

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try in Falmer, near Brighton, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, execution and monitoring of projects within the Southern Water team. The role blends admin duties with project work under an experienced manager.

You will develop plans, coordinate resources, track progress and communicate with stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team, manage your workload whilst collaborating effectively.
• Experience with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of project plans, timelines and resource allocation to assist successful project execution.
• Help to organise and delegate tasks, track progress and ensure deliverables are met.
• Maintain communication with team members, stakeholders, and vendors, facilitating meetings and distributing information.
• Offer administrative support, managing project documentation, preparing reports, document control and scheduling meetings.
• Collect and analyse project data to track progress, identify potential issues and provide regular updates to the project manager.
• Assist in identifying potential risks and help to develop mitigation strategies.
• Support the project manager in monitoring project expenses and ensure adherence to the allocated budget.
• Help to ensure that project deliverables meet the required quality standards.
• Address any issues or challenges that arise during the project lifecycle and collaborate with the project manager to find solutions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management tools

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Galliford Try in Falmer, near Brighton, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, execution and monitoring of projects within the Southern Water team. The role blends admin duties with project work under an experienced manager.

You will develop plans, coordinate resources, track progress and communicate with stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and adherence to quality standards.