Are you an aspiring Project Manager looking for a career move with a consultancy firm based in Newcastle?  Our client is looking for an Assistant Project Manager or experienced Project Manager to join their team due to growth and a strong pipeline of work across a number of industries. 

This role will also suit a subagent with NEC contract experience looking for a career move away from commercial construction and civils. We would also be interested in hearing from Graduate Engineers looking for a move away from Site based roles into a consultancy position.  If this is of interest and you want to know more then message me today.

Responsibilities:

• Advising clients from the project inception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives.
• Preparing and maintaining definitions of project requirements.
• Work with colleagues to help establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical, and performance parameters.
• Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout the project.
• Preparing and maintaining schedules of activity, including producing the master project plan.
• Managing the development of the project in accordance with approved plans and targets.
• Developing and implementing resource plans and procurement of resources.
• Leading and facilitating the overall cross-functional project team.
• Monitoring and applying performance management techniques, including the use of KPI’s to improve project performance.
• Managing the change control process.
• Developing and agreeing budgets and controlling forecast and actual costs against them.
• Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
• Identifying and monitoring project risks and planning and implementing risk mitigations.
• Preparing formal project progress and other reports.
• Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client, and other consultants, and managing stakeholders at all project stages.
• Advising the client regarding Health & Safety and Environmental issues and risks.
• Planning for and the ongoing management of quality, safety, health, and environment issues.

Requirements:

• Leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage a diverse team.
• Excellent organizational capabilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for delivering high-quality projects within deadlines.
• Possession of SSSTS or SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS card qualifications.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Degree or technical qualification equivalent (Desirable).
• Valid driving license.

The Package 

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade).
• Training and development programme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Company Pension plan.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.

Qualifications

• NEC (3/4) accreditation (preferred).
• Preferred if chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS etc.
• Candidates will ideally be degree qualified in a construction related subject.