Assistant Project Manager - Exeter, EX20 2DA

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Exceptional Assistant Project Manager in the Construction Industry

Are you a passionate, skilled and versatile Assistant Project Manager with a strong background in construction/refurbishment work? We are offering the opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our Works Department in a site based role local to Okehampton, EX20 2DA.

This initial twelve-month project offers an exciting opportunity in a dynamic construction environment. There is a potential for continued employment beyond this project depending on future contracts and performance.

If you're skilled, a great communicator and dedicated to completing outstanding quality projects, this opportunity is for you! Join our thriving team and help to shape our future with an exceptional career at Princebuild.

If you can provide great work, we can provide a great work package with many team perks!

What we offer

• Competitive salary, corporate clothing, generous long service award scheme, employee profit share scheme, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, finish early on Fridays, additional holiday awarded after 2 years' of continuous service, departmental perks and bonus'
• Positive working environment, Princebuild Founders Trust, health and wellbeing support from our qualified Mental Health First Aiders,
• Excellent career progression, continuous training and development, investment in community projects through Princebuild Foundation
• Equal Opportunities, Positive about disabled people and Investors in People accredited company
• Fantastic variety of social events and charity work organised by the Company throughout the year

What we need

• Construction related qualification i.e. HNC/HND or trade related qualification
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS or SSSTS)
• GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above in English Language, Literacy and Numeracy
• Proven and recent experience as an Assistant Project Manager or Supervisor within a construction environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Competent in the use of a range of IT packages
• Proficient in Health & Safety legislation and compliance
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part in the team
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
• Willingness to undertake training programmes as deemed necessary by the Company
• Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up to date knowledge
• Due to the nature of our works, the Company requires all employees to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This will include a check against the Children's and Adults' Barred List. Given that client vetting requirements vary and change, you may be required to undergo a variety of vetting checks for our clients during your employment, and this may result in further checks at intervals determined by the Company and in accordance with applicable regulations.

We look forward to you working with us!

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager will be carrying out their varied tasks on a live construction project with a diverse range of trade disciplines.

The primary role of the Assistant Project Manager will be to support the Project Manager in ensuring that the allocated projects are run efficiently and profitably ensuring full compliance to Health and Safety legislation and contract conditions. Supporting the direction of the entire project, this crucial role involves working closely with Project Managers to ensure communication, compliance and high standards are always a priority.

The Assistant Project Manager will support the on site team to ensure that the allocated projects run efficiently, profitably and ensuring full compliance to Health & Safety legislation and contract conditions. The critical conditions being that all work is completed in a safe working manner, within programme and to the total satisfaction of our client.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Project Manager with their managing role along with running own small works projects.
• Supporting and monitoring Health & Safety practices and CDM Regulations on site.
• Attendance of regular site meetings with clients and other professionals.
• Preparation of reports, programmes, progress and profitability reports.
• Pricing and agreeing instructions with the client or their agents.
• Contribute to formulating valuations and final accounts.
• Assisting with the preparation of tenders.
• Procure, negotiate terms and monitor the performance of sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Identify and implement improvements to any aspect of the service that we provide.
• Assist in the preparation of estimates/tenders.
• Procurement of new clients.
• Ensure that exceptional levels of customer care are provided at all times.
• Produce relevant monthly reports for the Director e.g. cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts etc. ensuring information is complete and accurate.
• Contribute to and attend financial and progress meetings.
• Provide support to the site team in order to optimise the use of contract resources.
• Provide support for the Project Manager in terms of data input etc.
• Achieving deadlines in line with requirements.
• Provide cover for other associated staff during times of absence.
• Regular use of our bespoke computer system and other software packages such as Word, Excel and Project.
• Due to the nature of our works, the Company requires all employees to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This will include a check against the Children's and Adults' Barred List. Given that client vetting requirements vary and change, you may be required to undergo a variety of vetting checks for our clients during your employment and this may result in further checks at intervals determined by the Company and in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Duties and responsibilities will vary in line with progress.

Terms

The above information should only be used as a guide to the duties and responsibilities expected of the Assistant Project Manager. It should be noted that the duties and responsibilities might not include or be limited to the information given above as these may vary from time to time, depending on the contracts in hand and in accordance with the manager's discretion.

This is a full time position and hours of work will be 42 hours per week. This will also involve daily travel and working away as deemed necessary for the needs of the business.

07:45hrs to 17:15hrs Monday to Thursday

07:45hrs to 16:45hrs Friday

Personal Competencies

• Able to adapt communication skills to maintain and manage a variety of situations.
• Present a professional image and promote the Princebuild brand.
• Plan and prioritise personal objectives along with the Company's priorities.
• Understand the needs of the Company, client and colleagues and responds appropriately to required needs.
• Make well informed, effective and timely decisions even when faced with unpleasant consequences and perceived impact these decisions has on others.
• Encourage others to develop themselves and act as a role model.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part in the team.
• Encourages and develops ideas and innovations for current or new situations.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process.
• Remains resilient when under pressure and encourages optimism.
• Aware of own impact on others and takes peoples' feelings and needs into consideration