Associate Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading design consultancy in North Yorkshire is seeking an Associate Project Manager for Highways. The ideal candidate will manage highways projects, ensuring compliance with JCT and NEC contracts. Responsibilities include tender applications and financial project management. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications in Construction Project Management, and strong stakeholder management skills. This role offers a salary of £55,000 - £70,000 per year, hybrid working options, and various benefits.

Benefits

Pension contributions up to 6%

25 days holiday plus option to buy up to 10 additional days

Professional development opportunities

Generous maternity leave package

Access to discount portal

Job security

Qualifications

• Experience working on public and private highways and infrastructure projects.
• At least 5 years experience delivering contracts valued at £5m or more.
• Full UK driving license and vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Highways projects with JCT and NEC contracts.
• Assist with tender applications and lead contract meetings.
• Resolve issues related to defective works and contract ambiguities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical report writing

Contract management

Team collaboration

Independent working

Education

Relevant qualification in Construction Project Management

Job description

Overview

Associate Project Manager (Highways) – Permanent. North Yorkshire or West Yorkshire. Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Highways projects using both JCT and NEC contracts, covering public and private sector Highways infrastructure projects.
• Assist with tender applications, agree contract terms, prepare contract documents, and attend and lead meetings regularly.
• Discuss and resolve issues such as defective works, contract term ambiguity, and other disputes as required.
• Support the finance team with project financial management.
• Manage and administer NEC contracts.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification(s) 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 contract.
• Experience delivering a portfolio of contracts valued at £5m or more.
• Strong stakeholder and contractor management skills, technical report writing skills, and pre- and post-contract knowledge.
• Full UK driving license with vehicle; able to work as part of a team and independently under your own initiative.

Benefits

• Pension contributions up to 6%.
• 25 days holiday plus option to buy up to 10 additional days.
• Hybrid working.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Generous maternity leave package.
• Access to discount portal and job security.

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