Assistant Project Manager

Description:

We are now seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join us and play a key role assisting our clients in key Gas Transmission Asset Upgrade.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team and assist with all aspects of project delivery
* Assist with preparing and maintaining project documentation, including Risk Register, Issue Register, Daily Log, Project schedules, Project Budgets and Governance approvals;
* Ensuring that appropriate project controls are maintained and updated having regard to budgets, schedule, scope, quality risk and other performance indicators.
* Assist with the tracking and updating of project control documents including budgets, schedules, risk logs, communications logs etc.
* Identifying and managing internal and external project Stakeholders, ensuring regular and timely communications at all levels,
* Provide up to date and accurate reports on the Project progress and highlight any potential risk to the relevant parties.
* Support / help facilitate project meetings and support on accurate recording of meetings.
* In conjunction with the project manager and Quantity Surveyor, the preparation of accurate CVR’s, the achievement and improvement of the project target profitability, the identification of project risks and opportunities and advise on forecast monthly turnover.
* Preparing project reports, presentations, status updates, dashboards and briefing materials for Senior management.
* Support the Senior Project Managers in continued improvement of processes and systems
General Duties:
* Take all necessary actions to ensure that work is carried out within the project requirements and timescales.
* Manage the Company’s obligations and rights under the terms of the contract.
* Promote high standards of health and safety and environmental management by attending Health & Safety Meetings, developing Health and Safety Plans, ensuring compliance with Company procedures, carrying out SHEQ and quality audits and setting a good example.
* Responsible for developing and establishing excellent working relationships through effective communication with Clients and Stakeholders. Liaising with Clients to build trust and enhance understanding. Attendance at meetings and attendance at Client events.
* To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems.
* To comply with health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post.
* To maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.
Qualifications & Experience
* You will have 5+ years relevant experience preferably with a construction / energy / engineering background.
* Awareness of key aspects of commercial management, including scope, change and forecasting management.
* Working knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations the Designer and principal Contractor’s role.
* Knowledge of the industry, environment and context, experience working within a similar regulated utility environment