Hybrid Assistant Project Manager – Buildings

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Gymflex scheme

Job summary

WSP in Exeter is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (PMCM - Buildings) to support the delivery of high value infrastructure projects for clients including the Department for Education.

The role focuses on assisting with project leadership, programme management, cost control, and quality assurance across multidisciplinary teams. A culture of collaboration and professional growth is emphasized, with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Experience of public sector projects working with Local and Central Government agencies, in particular, Education would be desirable.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations applicable to infrastructure projects, in particular CDM regulations.
• Experience of the different stages of projects from Feasibility Study stage through to Operation would be desirable.
• Experience supporting the procurement of contractors, development of contractual documents and achieving Contract Close on projects.
• Experience working with a multi disciplinary team on behalf of a client, liaising with a diverse range of specialism.
• Experience of supporting the development and management of programmes and the identification of issues and development of solutions to resolve time challenges.
• Experience of supporting the in the identification and management of risk and strategies to avoid or mitigate their outcomes.
• An understanding of cost management of a project and the importance of maintaining the best value to the client whilst maintaining quality.
• Chartership to MAPM, MCIOB, MRICS or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the management of projects from RIBA 1 to 6, providing the client with a consultancy project management service, offering advice and guidance as required throughout the project
• Supporting the development the plans and strategies to successfully deliver the project objectives.
• Supporting and managing the project team.
• Supporting the Identification and resolution of differences between individuals and/or interest groups.
• Supporting the Lead Consultant to agree contracts on behalf of the client, in liaison with their legal representatives and monitoring compliance and managing variances.
• Support the Lead Consultant on the production of Feasibility Reports, taking inputs from various sources, managing its progress and delivering to the client a high quality report.
• Monitor and report on progress against agreed programmes at all stages and agree strategies to keep on programme or mitigation measures when timescales may vary.

Job description

WSP in Exeter is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (PMCM - Buildings) to support the delivery of high value infrastructure projects for clients including the Department for Education.

The role focuses on assisting with project leadership, programme management, cost control, and quality assurance across multidisciplinary teams. A culture of collaboration and professional growth is emphasized, with hybrid work options.