Associate Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Project Manager to manage a £200m project near Oxford. This role entails overseeing a large package of works, leading project teams, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a background in construction consultancy, a relevant degree, and strong project management skills. The position offers a people-focused environment and excellent benefits, including a car allowance and healthcare.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Family Healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Preferential gym membership

Agile Working

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects from inception to handover.
• Flexibility, reliability, and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Solid understanding of delivery processes from RIBA 0-6.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction coordination activities.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients and contractors.
• Manage internal and external consultant teams.

Skills

Project management experience

Client communication

Team management

Procurement strategy development

Contract administration

MS Project proficiency

Commercial oversight

Education

Construction-related degree or equivalent

Chartered or working towards chartership in RICS, APM, or CIOB

Job description

Job Description

The Company

One of the fastest growing multi-disciplinary construction consultancies in the UK is looking to hire an experienced Associate Project Manager to join their South West team. You will be part of a major project team, working on a development on the outskirts of Oxford worth over £200m. The project will include multiple buildings, infrastructure, stadia, and a science park. As part of the Bristol office Project Management team, you will split your time between the site in Oxford, their Bristol office, and home working.

The Bristol office team generally works on projects from £10m - £100m, in and around the Bristol area. This role is the largest in their current portfolio, and the successful Associate Project Manager will oversee a large package of works.

The role

The successful Associate Project Manager will currently be working for a Construction Consultancy and have experience managing projects from inception to handover. With full autonomy to lead and manage your own projects, your key duties on the larger project will include:

1. Pre-construction coordination
2. Management of internal and external consultant teams
3. Client and contractor communication and collaboration
4. Project Reporting
5. Development of procurement strategies
6. Contract administration
7. Project programming on MS Project
8. Project risk registers
9. Commercial oversight

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Current experience working as a Project Manager for a Construction Consultancy
• Track record running projects from inception to handover
• Flexibility, reliability, and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Construction-related degree or equivalent professional qualifications
• Ideally chartered or working towards chartership within RICS, APM, or CIOB
• Solid understanding of delivery processes from RIBA 0-6
• Exceptional communication skills

What’s in it for me:

The successful candidate will enjoy:

• A genuinely people-focused business
• The opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in the region
• A team ethos about delivering great service while having fun
• A route to Associate within a career framework
• Structured internal and external CPD
• Lovely offices in Central Bristol
• Car Allowance
• Family Healthcare
• Long-term allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Preferential gym membership
• Agile Working

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