Assistant Project Manager (Property)
Clientside opportunity in construction and property for an Assistant Project Manager based out of Crewe
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager (Property)
Location: Crewe (hybrid)
Salary: £35,000-£36,000 basic salary (negotiable depending on experience)
Job summary
The post holder is required to assist the estates department in the planning, organisation, and monitoring of all aspects of work relating to capital project works. The role will encompass project support, specifically managing Gantt charts, information, and work packages for refurbishment projects.
The post holder will liaise closely with staff at different levels and other stakeholders in the business. Projects managed using Microsoft Project.
Key duties
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with all staff and departments (e.g., Supplies, Finance). Ensuring positive engagement from stakeholders and reporting on performance management issues.
- Act as the focal point for all communications related to specific projects, assisting senior Project Managers as needed.
Promote projects across the business, including compiling and presenting information to diverse staff groups.
Monitor activities against the master Gantt chart, and influence task delivery to specified timelines, escalating issues as they arise. - Facilitate project meetings and represent senior Project Managers as required.
- For minor projects, gather and analyse information options, present solutions for approval, and ensure relevant documentation is completed.
- Assist in the development and review of policies and procedures related to the role.
- Produce, distribute, and maintain notes of all project meetings and follow up on actions as required.
- Provide full support to Senior Capital Project Managers and the wider Capital Development Team.
What do you need to succeed?
Essential requirements:
- Formal Project Management Qualification.
- Experience supporting large, complex organisations, ideally within the built environment, using Microsoft Project.
Desirable
- Experience with AutoCAD.
- Experience managing suppliers, contractors, and consultants in the construction industry.
What’s in it for you?
- Transparent salary with pay reviews
- 37.5 hour working week
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
- Generous pension scheme (Employer contribution 8%).
- Annual personal development review and plan to support your career aspirations
- Access to training courses for all staff
- Paid sick leave
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