My client are a privately owned main contractor with a turnover of £40million. They have successfully produced steel framed buildings and retail parks to the value of £15million for over 10 years. Having delivered one successful project after another for their Client base they have not needed to go out to competitive tender for over 7 years – everything is either repeat or via recommendations.

THE ROLE: Assistant Project Manager

This role will be ideal for a Site manager or Senior Site Manager who is now looking to progress their career.

As a member of the Project Management Team, the Assistant Project Manager is required to manage and be responsible for delivering the project requirements/ deliverables. You will be part of a wider team on larger projects, where you will have specific tasks/areas/elements/packages you are responsible for delivering, including managing a number of site managers and supporting team members with technical support and problem solving. 

Duties as an Assistant Project Manager

Chair /attend weekly sub-contract progress review meeting.

Monitor the quality of work carried out and address any issues with both the team and suppliers. Develop a robust Project Quality Plan including sampling, test inspection logs, as built drawings, photographs etc

Resolve problems with and between trades.   

Manage team members, making expectations clear and reviewing performance

standards.

Implement and maintain health, safety and environmental legislation and company

procedures.   

Ensure all programmes, plans, method statements and risk assessments are up to date, understood and adhered to by all the necessary people.

Produce short term trade programmes, on a weekly basis with a 4-week forward review.

Be aware of contract terms.

Promote high standards of work completion across the site.

Keep up to date and complete site records in line with company and legislative requirements.

Manage prelim costs where appropriate within budget.

Ensure compliance with specifications

Be a role model, ensure high standards of personal conduct on site at all times and deliver a professional image.

Hold/attend weekly team meetings to discuss project delivery, identify improvement opportunities and celebrate success.

If you feel this role will be the next step in your career, please feel free to contact me.