Assistant Project Manager

We are currently seeking a Small Works Project Manager to work with our NHS Clients on facilities management projects in the South East (Kent and Essex). The position will be responsible for managing and successfully delivering all financial and contractual aspects of minor works/small works projects including client variations, small projects and lifecycle works to ensure they are delivered to a high standard on time and within budget. Rydon Maintenance successfully provides hard facilities management services (Hard FM) across England for a growing number of NHS Trusts. We look after more than 250 buildings on behalf of 20 NHS Trusts on a planned, responsive repairs and small works projects basis. We provide maintenance services to hospitals, ambulance trusts, primary care trusts as well as mental health trusts. Our small works team support the NHS with delivering a range of projects from minor adaptations, refurbishments through to repurposing of Trust space.

An Small Works Projects Manager you will be responsible for leading a variety of negotiated works including refurbishments, maintenance, and small and minor works on the building fabric or re-modelling across our NHS contracts. This could include minor refurbishments, re-decoration, power installs, flooring refurbishments, LED lighting upgrades, roofing works, boiler updates. You will generally be managing a number of different projects at a time with works up to around 100k in value in total.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Understanding the client's requirement and undertake a full quotation for proposed works.
• Carry out site walks to advise client on potential works needed, e.g. updating existing plant and general maintenance.
• Attend client meetings to discuss extra works and to provide updates on current works.
• Hold regular project meetings with suppliers/ sub-contractors to check progress against agreed plans on site.
• Manage and supervise works including preparing and updating work programs, health and safety information, placing orders, overseeing site matters, reporting to clients and collating and submitting O&M information.
• Ensuring projects are delivered within budgetary constraints by managing financial matters, financial performance and invoicing of works.
• Maintain, update and action Lifecycle schedules to assist in identifying future opportunities.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive starting salary
• Car allowance of £5,472 per annum
• Holiday Entitlement: 25 days
• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to an additional 5 days holiday
• Pension Scheme: 4.5% contributory.
• Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare
• 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work.
• Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services.
• Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Private Medical, Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
• Eye care vouchers and free Flu Vaccinations
• Full training, ongoing coaching and support
• Opportunities to progress your career across the business

This is a permanent position and working hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. By joining Rydon, you become part of a talented, dedicated team who are passionate about supporting the NHS and its people in their vital work. You will play an important role in ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for staff and service users.

The successful candidate will have an excellent track record in project managing small works ideally within an FM environment or for a maintenance/refurbishment business. Some previous experience of undertaking works within the NHS would be advantageous. You will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Hold a HNC/HND (or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering or building discipline
• Technical knowledge in construction or design
• Strong communication, influencing and facilitation skills, including the ability to communicate complex/technical information
• Strong analytical & organisational skills, including the maintenance of accurate project records.
• Health and Safety Qualification such as SMSTS

As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits. Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.

To apply online, please use the 'apply for this job link' at the top of this page. Our application process is very straight forward allowing you to apply with a CV (from your Computer or Dropbox), LinkedIn, Facebook or Google+ and should take no more than a few short minutes.