Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Posted 2 weeks ago by First Recruitment Group on Linkedin

£50 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom

Summary: The Assistant Project Manager (APM) plays a crucial role in supporting the Project Manager in the management and coordination of a capital infrastructure project in Glasgow. This hybrid position requires effective communication with stakeholders and a proactive approach to problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle. The APM will assist in strategic planning, risk management, and quality control, ensuring successful project execution. A strong understanding of project management principles and the ability to adapt to changes is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the PM in the management and administration of the contract.
  • Manage financial performance of projects to control expenditure against approved budgets.
  • Undertake project assurance and gateway reviews to evaluate progress and compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with Client processes and operating procedures.
  • Monitor performance of the organisation and supply chain regarding contractual obligations.
  • Maintain productive relationships with the supply chain throughout the contract execution.
  • Review and critique duration and cost estimates for project activities.
  • Monitor financial performance and prepare reports for stakeholders.
  • Obtain estimates for costs of activities and apply metrics to identify cost trends.
  • Review proposed changes and assess their impact on the project.

Key Skills:

  • NEC awareness.
  • Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience.
  • Engineering technical qualifications or project management qualifications.
  • NEC PM accreditation (desirable).
  • Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable).
  • M&E background (desirable).
  • Educated to degree level.
  • Attained APM PMQ or greater.

Salary (Rate): £50.00

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Project Management