Assistant Project Manager – Bridgwater

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team, working on a key local project in Bridgwater for a well-respected client.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the planning and coordination of a project from start to finish, including organising the schedule of work, costings, and budget.
• Plan the work and oversee the buying of necessary materials and equipment.
• Assist in overseeing the management of the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work, and overseeing quality control.
• Ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets, and monitoring progress.
• Check design documents with architects, surveyors, and engineers.
• Promote and maintain health and safety, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being followed.
• Write project reports.
• Maintain regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project.
• Communicate with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, and others involved in the project.
• Assist in dealing with any unexpected problems that may occur during the project.
• Assist in the management of all relevant personnel for the project.
• Produce and manage work programmes for the project.
• Assist in hiring staff for the project including CV analysis and carrying out interviews.
• Assist in producing cost reports, applications for payment, and NEC or JCT contract management.
• Provide information to the commercial team to produce and develop month cost reports and contract administration.
• Assist in leading the Site Management team and support their operations and activities.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of NEC3 & JCT Contract Administration preferred.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with a wide range of clients, professionals, and workers on site.
• Leadership skills and an ability to motivate your team to ensure a high standard of work.
• Planning and organisational skills for writing and monitoring project plans and schedules and utilising time and resources effectively.
• Resilience and problem-solving skills to overcome unexpected challenges during the construction process.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures and legislation for running a safe construction site.
• Commercial awareness to allocate and assist in budget management.
• Numerical and IT skills.
• Knowledge of relevant building methods and project management software preferred.
• Ability to pass Drugs & Alcohol (D&A) testing and BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) vetting.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30-16:00 (excluding travel time).

Additional benefits include:

• Additional Leave for Length of Service.
• Your birthday off, on us!
• Cycle-to-work and car benefit schemes.
• Simplyhealth cash plan with access to healthcare reimbursements and retail discounts.
• 24/7 GP Access.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support.
• Employee referral scheme with rewards for successful introductions.
• In service death benefit for peace of mind.
• Flexible option to buy or sell annual leave.

TCi is an Armed Forces Covenant registered and Disability Confident Committed Employer. Applicants who declare they have a disability or have previously served with the Armed Forces, and meet the minimum requirements for the job, will automatically be invited for an interview.