Associate Project Manager

RLB International; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Generous holidays

Private healthcare

APC mentoring

Job summary

RLB is recruiting an Associate Project Manager for its Birmingham office. The role focuses on delivering core Project Management services across several projects and supporting business development. You will join an entrepreneurial team and take responsibility for ensuring efficient project delivery and client relationships.

The position offers hybrid working and a clear career path with mentoring and APC-style development within a supportive, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Project Management or similar with delivery experience in consultancy, contracting or end-user client
• MRICS or membership of a relevant professional body is desirable
• Experience managing projects from conception to completion
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Knowledge of building contracts and contract administration practicals

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of value for money across projects and carry out duties efficiently
• Oversee successful project delivery with Project Management Partners, aiming for repeat business
• Contribute to fee proposals and responses to RFPs
• Attend client interviews and support new business development
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards

Skills

Programme management

Reporting

Meetings management

Progress reporting

Contract documents

Team leadership

Building contracts knowledge

Contract administration

Education

Construction Project Management degree

MRICS or equivalent professional body

Job description

Associate Project Manager

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Reporting To: Gordon Cook

Description

Title: Associate Project Manager

Division: Project Management

Location: Birmingham

Why RLB?

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.

We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.

Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Overview of role:

We are currently recruiting an Associate Project Manager for our Birmingham Office. This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual to join and strengthen our Project Management offering and presents an excellent prospect for a proactive individual to take responsibility for providing all core Project Management services on several interesting projects.

Role Responsibilities

• To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances
• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
• To oversee the successful delivery of projects (in conjunction with the Project Management Partners) with a view to securing repeat business
• To actively participate in the development of fee proposals and responses to RFPs
• To attend Client interviews as required securing new Clients
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards

Professional Skills

• Management and preparation of key stage reports from feasibility through to completion and post-handover
• Preparation of various programmes
• Management of meetings, taking and preparation of minutes
• Preparation of progress reports and presentation at monthly client meetings
• Assistance with the preparation of contract documents
• Management of multi-disciplinary project teams
• Working knowledge of various forms of building contracts
• Experience of Administering building contracts

Person specification:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

Experience:

• Experience managing a range of projects from conception through to completion
• Ability to identify and develop potential opportunities to secure more business for RLB
• Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service, communication and client/external interface skills
• A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines

Qualifications:

• Construction Project Management degree or a similar construction related qualification with extensive technical delivery experience in a similar role gained within a consultancy, contracting or end user client
• MRICS or membership of other relevant professional body

Behaviours:

• Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results

RLB Employee Benefits

• Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
• Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
• Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
• Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe