Assistant / Project Manager

We are recruiting for an Assistant Project Manager and / or Project Manager with construction project experience to join our busy team in London. We cover a varied portfolio of projects across London and Home Counties and beyond, including prestigious historic building commissions, Data Centres, city centre regeneration projects and healthcare.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of construction projects from inception through to completion
• Building trusted relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and wider project stakeholders
• Supporting the delivery of projects in both the public and private sectors.
• Developing clear project documentation, programmes, reports, risk registers and decision records
• Attending, chairing and recording meetings, ensuring actions are captured and progressed
• Producing concise and professional reports to suit the relevant stage of each project

In addition to the above you will also be responsible for the following key activities:

• Identifying and developing innovative, practical solutions for clients across complex and live environments
• Assisting with leading and managing multidisciplinary design teams
• Supporting feasibility studies, site surveys, investigations and project option appraisals
• Monitoring and reporting on contractor progress, quality, risk and programme performance on site
• Contributing to projects that protect and enhance existing buildings, improve safety and compliance, and support the delivery of modern learning environments
• Supporting the Reading team in developing new business opportunities and strengthening existing client relationships
• Developing the skills to act as a single point of contact, taking responsibility for project delivery and client liaison.

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

• Construction project management experience is essential
• Experience of working on building projects, ideally including refurbishment, public buildings/blue light sector, heritage, remediation or occupied-site environments
• Experience using Microsoft Office software and Microsoft Project
• A degree in a construction-related subject is desirable, but not essential. All relevant degree backgrounds will be considered
• Experience of delivering presentations and communicating clearly with clients and senior professionals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience in report writing, meeting notes and project documentation

Qualifications

• Diploma, BSc or MSc in project management, construction management, building surveying or another relevant built environment discipline
• You will ideally be working towards, or considering working towards, one of the professional qualifications below:
• MRICS
• MCIOB
• MAPM
• PRINCE2