Assistant Project Manager - Rail (Derby)

Job Description

ChandlerKBS provides independent consultancy services across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. We work with some of the largest private, public and utility sector clients. We take pride in delivering an excellent service.

We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Project Manager (2+ years experience) to join our established Rail team. The role will be a combination of home working and being based in client offices in Derby.

The role of a Assistant Project Manager includes the following responsibilities:

• Supporting the use of the full range of Project Management Process.
• Provide support on day-to-day delivery of projects and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision.
• Support knowledge capture, sharing and innovation.
• Support preparation and evaluation of tenders, contractor selection and contract documentation.
• Support risk and value management.
• Support contract administration for relevant contract provisions, monthly reporting, project meetings and other administration based tasks.
• Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner to a high standard of quality.
• Undertake service delivery is in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Practice, particularly Health & Safety and Quality Assurance.
• Undertake service in compliance with client’s corporate governance procedures where applicable.
• Achieve all objectives as required by the annual performance review process.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement.
• Support development and management of the project programmes and obtaining the buy-in off all stakeholders.
• Support Senior PM team as required.

Key attributes:

The ability to:

• Support stakeholder management.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Industry specific HND/ONC.
• Associate status with APM or RICS.
• PRINCE2 Foundation.
• Developed understanding of leadership techniques.
• 2+ years experience.
• Developing knowledge of construction industry technical matters.
• Minimal experience and basic understanding of industry standard forms of contract, typically JCT and NEC.
• Limited technical project management skills.
• More developed skills around following PM Processes: Risk, Opportunities and Issues, Change control.
• Experience of supporting delivery of multiple projects.
• Developing an understanding of the entire project life cycle.
• Basic understanding of HS&E legislation.
• Good oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. As well as receiving a competitive salary, you will also have an opportunity to take advantage of our flexible working arrangements. Our core benefits include 24 days annual leave, private health insurance, critical illness cover, car allowance (subject to role), a generous pension scheme, annual professional membership fees and bespoke development plans.

ChandlerKBS is an equal opportunities employer, an accredited Investor in People (IIP) and has an RICS approved APC programme.

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