Associate Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Associate Project Manager (Highways) to manage highways projects using JCT and NEC contracts. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience managing projects valued over £5m. This role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000 per year, alongside benefits including hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension contributions up to 6%

25 days holiday

Professional development

Generous maternity leave package

Access to discount portal

Qualifications

• Experience working on both public and private highways, ensuring compliance with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• Ability to manage contracts valued at over £5m.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Highways projects with JCT and NEC contracts.
• Prepare contract documents and lead meetings.
• Support finance in project financial management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical report writing

Contract management

Education

Relevant qualification(s) in Construction Project Management or Construction Management

Job description

Overview

Associate Project Manager (Highways) – Permanent

Location: North Yorkshire or West Yorkshire (willing to attend the office in North Yorkshire regularly)

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per year + benefits

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 and agree on 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 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 part of a team and independently under own initiative.

Benefits

• Pension contributions up to 6%.
• 25 days holiday plus buying options up to 10 days.
• Hybrid working and professional development.
• Generous maternity leave package.
• Access to discount portal and job security.

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