Interserve

City, Sheffield
Interserve

Position Overview

Interserve have an exciting opportunities for Assistant Project Manager to work on the Sheffield PFI1 Contract. The Assistant Project Manager will support the FM team ion the 6 school PFI contract but may support other contracts in the North Region (Manchester).

The role of the Assistant Project Managers will be to ensure the successful delivery of Small Works, Lifecycle and Projects from their initial inception through to handover and financial completion either on their own or in support of the management team. They will undertake the coordination of multiple project stakeholders, design consultants, principal contractor and security cleared Suppliers.

The Assistant Project Manager will liaise with the cost management team with the aim of procuring Projects in the most cost effective manner, demonstrating ‘value for money’ to the clients. They will identify and procure the services of specialist designers and contractors as required to successfully deliver their allocated projects. It will be the Assistant Project Manager’s responsibility to manage compliance with Interserve and client agreed methodology, governance and gateway approvals. They will also take ownership of Health and Safety on their Projects so that it is effectively managed through consultation and liaison with the CDM Principal Designer (where appropriate) and contractor’s health and safety team. They will be responsible for monitoring and controlling all change during the Projects life cycle in accordance with the relevant contract.

The successful candidates will need to complete security clearance checks for this role (Enhanced DBS).

Responsibilities

Ensuring projects are delivered in compliance with the contract and governance arrangements.
Quality assurance and overall integrity of projects.
Manage project budgets, monitoring value and costs, through liaison with the Commercial Management Team.
Facilitating the appointment of Contractors to the projects.
Either managing their own projects or assisting in the managing of the delivery of each project to the agreed level of quality, programme and budget.
Management of third party contributions to the project.
Managing the communications with all stakeholders.
Managing risks to the projects successful outcome.
Coordinate all contractual requirements throughout the project process including but not limited to:
On-site project management.
Project Coordination.
Cost control.
Forecasting.
Programming.
Document management.
Health & Safety (CDM2015).
Change Management.
Contract Administration.
Reporting progress of projects at regular intervals
Reviewing methods of working, alternative materials etc in order to maximise commercial profitability.
Attend & chair client and subcontractor project meetings at various locations.
Seeking and developing ongoing continuous improvement.
Providing aftercare services to the customer.

What we are looking for

Knowledge skills & experience

Preferably degree qualified (although not essential).
Preferably Membership of or working towards being a member of a construction related institute.
Health & Safety qualification (CITB, IOSH, NEBOSH) (preferable).
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of assisting in the delivery of projects with experience in the facilitation and production of delivery programmes, work schedules over multiple projects.
Conversant with applicable legislation, regulations and standards.
Experience in the use of CAFM systems (desirable).
Willing to work towards a construction industry accredited qualification.
Knowledge and implementation of the NEC 3 suite of contracts (Professional Services and Construction) preferable but not essential.
Have the ability to plan projects using at least 1 industry standard programming package.
Competent in the use of Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project & Modelling Software (desirable).
Knowledge of or experience of working within the construction industry.
Experience in delivering multiple small projects (values ranging £2,500 to £100,000) at any one time.
Development of project scoping documentation & schedules of work.
You must be able to deliver the above efficiently, working within multiple deadlines and duties, delivering works accurately.
You will be expected to work to your own initiative, whilst also working well as an integral team member.
Understand the commercial process (tendering and obtaining quotes against specifications).

Person

Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
A good understanding of the project management principles.
Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
Problem solving skills.
Ability to write clear and precise reports.
Simplify complex information to a diverse range of people.
Flexible in approach to solving issues and delivering programmes.
Good at developing relationships with clients and Subcontractors.
Highly organised with good time management skills.

Full UK Driving licence (essential)

Assistant Project Manager Full Time

Interserve

Job Overview