Assistant Project Manager, Wolverhampton

Marston's PLC; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Assistant Project Manager to join the Estates’ Team, focusing on refurbishment projects across licensed premises. This role offers a structured development path towards becoming a fully-fledged Project Manager, with opportunities to manage projects independently while working closely with experienced professionals in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Apprenticeship programmes for training & development

30% off in Marston’s pubs

Employee assistance programme with wellbeing support

Access to discounts at major retailers

Share save incentive scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a construction or surveying discipline.
• Strong communicator with a desire to learn and manage projects independently.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of refurbishment projects from brief through to completion.
• Assist in reporting and managing project costs.
• Develop experience in risk identification and stakeholder coordination.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Education

Qualification in construction or surveying

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join the Estates’ Team. The focus of this position will be to support the management of multiple refurbishment projects in our licensed premises ranging from multi-site rollouts to large capex projects. Joining us as an Assistant Project Manager you’ll develop with the support of the team and a structured plan of becoming a fully fledged Project Manager. You’ll work closely with experienced project managers and key stakeholders, supporting the end to end management of projects with our estate.

So, if you’re self-motivated and wish to work in a positive environment for a company that genuinely values and respects its staff – then Marston’s is right up your street. Exciting opportunities like this one really don’t crop up too often; so, don’t delay with your application!

Key Attributes & Responsibilities:

• Working on development and refurbishment projects on licensed premises from brief through to completion with existing team members in the first instance to receive briefs, develop the project scope and design, and then manage the implementation of the approved project with a view to taking on your own workload in the future.
• Working on a range of projects from roll outs to major capex with a value range of £5k – £500k
• Assist in the collation, reporting and management of costs
• Learning the real-world challenges of project management including managing multiple projects in varying stages at any one time
• Develop experience in Identifying risks and obstacles to the successful delivery of projects and how to mitigate them
• Develop an understanding of statutory requirements, maintenance issues and the implications they have on both the design and scope of a project
• Gain an awareness of Health & Safety
• Develop an understanding and appreciation of the roles of internal and external stakeholders within the project lifecycle and how to liaise with and co-ordinate their input
• Gain a foundation in forecasting costs and timeframes for tasks and activities related to a project
• Planned progression to develop into a fully trained project manager within the hospitality field

The Ideal Candidate:
• Experience in either a construction (both professional or trade) or surveying discipline either through qualification or time served
• Ability to adapt and develop
• Desire to learn and progress to managing projects independently
• Enjoys working in a busy, fast paced environment
• Ability to work both as a team player and independently
• Strong and effective communicator
• Willing to travel throughout our estate

What you get from us –At Marston’s we put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits alongside the expected, these include:

•Apprenticeship programmes- offering training & development at any stage of your career

•Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave(Subject to 26 weeks service at 15 weeks prior to EWC)

• 30% off in Marston’s pubs and 20% off accommodation through our privilege card

• Marston’s Cheers Platform (discounts on many high street and online major retailers)

• Share save incentive scheme

• Employee assistance programme-including various wellbeing support services, a completely confidential 24/7 helpline, up to 6 counselling sessions and more online services

Come as you are. Personality and passion are so important. No judgement on where you’ve come from, or your story to date, just a need for the right attitude and an ambition that matches ours. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you.

We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together.#MarstonsWherePeopleMakePubs

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We have some parking space at our Pub Support Centre (with EV charging points), and access to 4 public car parks within a 5-minute walk which can be claimed back via expenses.

Is Marston’s a company that cares for the environment?

Our Pub Support Centre is a Grade A energy efficient, and award-winning building. The building is powered by our solar panel roof, and we have 10 electric car charging points on site. We’re also committed to full recycling throughout the building.

Is there a bonus scheme?

We have a group bonus scheme for Pub Support Centre (PSC) based on company performance, however depending on your role there may be individual schemes that are applicable.

What are Marston’s pension contributions?

We match up to 7% with employer contributions. If you join the company pension scheme you also get life assurance & income protection.

What are the working hours across Pub Support Centre roles?

With a hybrid approach the main core working hours are 9am – 5pm, depending on the team you work in.

What social activity is there across your Pub Support Centre?

We have a social network that organises a variety of events held in our very own onsite pub. The social network collaborates with the rest of our employee networks to celebrate a variety of occasions from: supplier tasting sessions, sporting events, competitions, and more. As a hospitality business we certainly know how to have fun!