Assistant Project Manager - UK WIde

Affordable Houses Ltd.; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support design and engineering projects. Responsibilities include assisting the Project Manager with project planning and execution while managing relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in project delivery and a customer-centric approach. This role is flexible regarding working hours, with opportunities for part-time or contingent contracts.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Discretionary bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Workplace Pension

Company car scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of involvement in the delivery of projects.
• Basic understanding of NEC 4 forms of contract.
• Involvement with multi-disciplined teams.
• Knowledge and application of CDM.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in defining and delivering project scope and deliverables.
• Build and manage relationships with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to commercial aspects under NEC 4 contract.
• Help manage Health, Safety, and Environmental issues.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of Safety legislation

Customer-centric approach

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Management qualification (APM, IPMA, Prince2/PMP)

Job description

Overview

Egis is a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work side by side with clients to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world.

Egis has acquired Omnia Projects, a UK-based engineering consultancy specialising in electricity Transmission and Distribution (T&D).

Established in 2012, Omnia Projects is a respected specialist in T&D engineering, project management and technical assurance. With over 110 staff the company has delivered critical infrastructure for clients including National Grid, helping to shape the UKs evolving energy system.

Job Description

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will be supporting the Project Manager with the delivery of Design and Engineering projects, including Project Planning, Execution, and Delivery in accordance with the contract scope. Close collaboration with multidisciplined teams, including Designers, Engineers, Clients, and third-party Stakeholders is required to ensure that project objectives are met on time, within budget, and according to quality standards. Experience of the UK Power Sector is preferable, but not essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with ensuring scope and deliverables are clearly defined and delivered in accordance with the project requirements and contract to time, quality and cost.
• Effective communication, building and managing strong relationships with internal project teams, clients and external stakeholders.
• Working within the project team, supporting the management of key stakeholders to ensure their input and engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contributing to internal and external commercial aspects of the project under the contract arrangements, NEC 4 contract form.
• Assisting with the management of risk to the business and to the Client.
• Work effectively on several projects concurrently to deliver to tight deadlines.
• Assist the Project Manager with ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental issues are proactively managed by all parties throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist the Project Manager with ensuring that all contract/project activities adhere to current legislation and Client policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of involvement in the delivery of projects
• Basic understanding of the application of NEC 4 forms of contract
• Involvement of working within multi-disciplined teams
• Experience of stakeholder management.
• Knowledge and application of CDM
• Knowledge of Safety and Environmental legislation, practices and policies.
• Knowledge of project management practices, methodologies, and tools.
• Customer-centric approach to delivering a high-quality output

Essential Qualifications

Must already have the Right to Work in the UK or be able to secure this prior to commencement of the role.

Desirable Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent desirable.
• Membership of IET / IAM
• Appropriate management qualification (i.e., APM; IPMA Level C and/or Prince2/PMP certification)

Additional Information

Location - UK Wide roles available. Home based, with the option of working from Omnia offices (Stafford, Stockton Heath, Northallerton), as pre project requirements. Must be willing to travel anywhere throughout the UK.

Working Hours: Ideally full time but will consider Contingent Worker Contract and Part-Time options.

Package

• Competitive Salary, plus discretionary bonus
• Working hours of 40hours per week. All overtime payable or time off in lieu (your choice) should you work more than this
• 22days holiday, plus bank holidays with an option to increase
• Private Medical Insurance
• Workplace Pension
• Death in Service
• Company car scheme