Assistant Project Manager in Nottingham

We are looking to hire an Assistant Project Manager to join the team here at Bentley.

What you'll do

We’re looking for a flexible and motivated candidate who is keen to learn and be hands on.

We aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career.

You’ll receive training and be assigned a mentor, who will guide you through your professional development.

We’ll also support you to gain chartered status with your chosen institution.

The ideal candidate

The position holder will be expected to

• Provide administrative support to projects
• Undertake pre-defined tasks provided by Quantity Surveyors / Project Managers; and where necessary use initiative to complete the required work independently prior to submission to their line manager
• To attend project meetings independently when required
• To prepare programmes, risk registers and reports suitable for presentation to Clients
• To work diligently and carefully at all times
• To travel to Client/consultant offices for meeting as required
• To travel to construction sites for meetings and site visits as required
• To manage workload requirements and ensure that key deadlines are met
• Under supervision undertake post-contract project management services for both civil engineering and building projects (e. g.

Site visits, progress meeting agendas and minutes, contract administration and snagging / defects)

• It is essential that the ideal candidate has experience and/or a working knowledge of:
• An understanding of key contractual provisions (e. g JCT/NEC contract)
• Excellent communication skills, both internally and with Clients
• Excellent organisation skills with an attention to detail and ability to multi task
• High level of computer literacy
• Ability to manage relationships effectively with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to achieving results
• Proficient in the use of MS Project, MS Word and MS Excel
• A warm, open and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work under pressure
• Confidence, motivation, plus the ability to handle multiple tasks and problem-solve.

Desirable qualifications/qualities

• Achieved a relevant degree qualification
• Enrolement of relevant chartered programme
• Appreciation of the services that Bentley Project Management are responsible for delivering.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Full UK Driving license

The full job specification can be downloaded here .

• What we can offer
• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of residential / commercial infrastructure projects
• Support with career progression, including obtaining chartered status
• The opportunity to be a key member of a small team and being directly involved in projects on a day-to-day basis
• The opportunity to work for a thriving and expanding company
• Enhanced company pension scheme – 6% Employer Contribution, we offer a salary exchange scheme
• Company sick pay
• 25 days leave plus bank holidays + loyalty days which you earn at 2, 5 and 10 years of service
• Life assurance 3 x salary
• Hybrid and flexstyle working
• Access to our benefits platform which offers discounts on retail, restaurants, cinema and gym memberships
• Holiday buying and selling scheme where you can buy or sell up to 5 days per year
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle to work scheme if you use your bike for commuting purposes
• Learning & Development prospectus and regular internal training seminars
• Enhanced Maternity & paternity pay
• Fertility treatment leave and pregnancy loss paid time off ff

Bentley is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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