Junior Project Manager

Vantage Consulting; Norwich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Norwich is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to assist with planning and documentation. The role involves effective communication with stakeholders, project scheduling using Microsoft Project, and compliance with company standards. Ideal candidates should have a background in Business Management or Engineering, and relevant project management training.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of balancing priorities in project management.
• Preferably has a background in Business Management or Engineering.
• Familiarity with the NEC3 suite of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activity planning and sequencing.
• Produce project documentation including reports and correspondence.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to fulfill commitments.

Skills

Project Gantt chart scheduling

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder liaison

Education

ONC/HNC or above in Business Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Assistant Project Manager – Norwich • Up to 35k

Responsibilities

• Assist with activity planning and sequencing, inclusive of quality planning, risk planning and time planning (with the use of Microsoft Project Gantt chart scheduling).


• Accurately produce project documentation inclusive of contractual notices, progress reports, commercial reports & email correspondence.


• Provide strong and effective communication and liaison (using various written and verbal formats) with stakeholders (including the client and delivery partners) in order to resource plan and to fulfil all commitments and meet all targets.


• Understand key project milestone criteria and associated payment criteria thereof for invoice application, supplemented by documentation evidence.


• Develop inhouse knowledge of products and processes, embedding within the process and procedural frameworks to inform decision making and contribute toward developments.


• Champion internal process development, identifying and removing waste / non-value-added activities.


• Ensure compliance with the Company's Business Assurance Standards in all relevant reporting, documentation, record keeping and procedures.


• Always abide by the Company's Culture and Values.

Experience and Qualifications

• Raising and updating project Gantt chart plans, project change management, clear & confident written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational skills with demonstrable experience of balancing priorities


• Candidates will preferably have academic attainments (ONC/HNC or above) in Business Management or Engineering disciplines, however candidates with other academic attainments, or those with significant experience will also be considered.


• Business Management or Engineering background.


• Familiar with the NEC3 suite of contracts.


• Project Management training