Associate Project Manager

Fusion People; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A design consultancy in North Yorkshire is seeking an Associate Project Manager to manage and administer Highways projects. The ideal candidate must have a relevant qualification in Construction Project Management, experience with NEC contracts, and strong stakeholder management skills. This role offers a salary of £55,000 – £70,000 per year plus benefits, including a pension, holiday options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension contributions up to 6%

25-days holiday plus buying options

Professional development

Generous maternity leave package

Access to discount portal

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 forms of contracts.
• Experience delivering contracts valued at £5m or over.
• Full UK driving license with vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Highways projects using JCT and NEC contracts.
• Assist with tender applications and contract documents.
• Support finance team with project financial management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Technical report writing

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualification in Construction Project Management

Job description

Overview

Associate Project Manager (Highways)

Permanent

North Yorkshire OR West Yorkshire

£55,000 – £70,000 / year + benefits

An Associate Project Manager is required to join a design consultancy in the North-East. Candidates can be based out of North Yorkshire or West Yorkshire but must be willing to attend the office in North Yorkshire regularly. As an Associate Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Highways projects using both JCT and NEC contracts, covering both public and private sector Highways infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include assisting with tender applications, agreeing on contract terms, preparing contract documents, attending and leading meetings regularly, discussing and solving issues such as defective works, contract term ambiguity and other disputes as required, supporting the finance team with project financial management, and managing and administering NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

The role involves managing and administering NEC contracts and handling a portfolio of Highways projects using JCT and NEC contracts across public and private sector highways infrastructure. Key tasks include:

• Assisting with tender applications
• Agreeing on contract terms and preparing contract documents
• Attending and leading meetings regularly
• Discussing and solving issues such as defective works, contract term ambiguity and disputes as required
• Supporting the finance team with project financial management
• Managing and administering NEC contracts

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant qualification in Construction Project Management or Construction Management
• Experience working on both public and private highways, infrastructure and/or civil engineering projects with NEC3 or NEC4 forms of contracts
• Experience delivering a portfolio of contracts valued at £5m or over
• Strong stakeholder and contractor management skills
• Technical report writing skills
• Pre- and post- contract knowledge
• Full UK driving license with vehicle
• Ability to work both as a team and independently under your own initiative

Benefits

Benefits for working for this company include pension contributions up to 6%, 25-days holiday plus buying options up to 10-days, hybrid working, professional development, a generous maternity leave package, access to their discount portal and job security.

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