Assistant Projects Manager

The role

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager, who will work across the whole Property Design Team to provide co-ordination of the multi-disciplinary activities. In this role, you will manage the production of fee estimates, co-ordinate design teams, manage resources and control our procedures, set out in our Project Management handbook. You will also manage the implementation of Health and Safety procedures.

This role is suitable for someone with experience working with multi-disciplinary building design teams, e.g. Architects, Building Services Engineers, Structural Engineers, Building Surveyors. You will understand contract change management and be able to uphold the principles of good health and safety practice.

The role will include direct communication with our clients and good communication skills are essential.

Key accountabilities

• Assist in the preparation of tender documents, collating the individual discipline estimates.
• Manage the Amey governance gateway ensuring all our tenders are signed off internally in line with our governance procedures.
• Liaise with the Health and Safety lead to ensure H&S Procedures are being followed
• Undertake commercial management of sub-consultants
• Directly manage projects ensuring delivery on time and to scope
• Liaise with the relevant design package leads to ensure compliance with contractual requirements - scope, programme, checking and challenging payment applications/ time bookings etc.
• Work with the Risk Manager for the project to support the day-to-day project risk management process, identifying opportunities and risks

Skills & experience

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline
• APM Qualified or working towards
• Demonstratable experience of working within a similar role or managing a project or number of projects
• Experience in delivery management and initiatives to improve team capability
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and other health and safety legislation
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification would be beneficial
• Knowledge of Management of project risk

In return:

If you’re happy, you’ll think better. It’s a simple formula but one that puts your wellbeing as a top priority, that’s why we’ve worked hard to build a reward and benefits program that puts you first, including;

• Competitive salary
• Exceptional development and progression plan
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
• Amey Rewards Portal including healthcare and dental

Additional Information

Our success comes from a practical approach. We pride ourselves on solving complex challenges with original, real-world thinking, then turning it into a reality. Your solutions will have an impact, making a genuine difference in people’s lives. It’s what makes a career with us unlike any other.

We value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. You can be you as one of us because your individuality is an asset. You’ll be surrounded by people who want you to thrive and embrace new challenges.

We don’t believe in typical: we believe a diversity of backgrounds and skills create the best environment and opportunities. It means we ask better questions to arrive at better answers because we learn from each other’s perspectives. And this means better outcomes for our clients our communities and ourselves