Assistant Project Manager

Astute's Team is partnering with a successful construction contractor, who is committed to the growth and development of their staff and their company, to recruit 2 Assistant Project Managers for their work on an exciting MoD project at Portsmouth Dockyard.

The Assistant Project Manager role comes with a competitive salary, pension, and excellent opportunity for career progression within a fast-paced, project-driven environment. This is an unmissable opportunity to be able to learn 'on the job' how to be a successful project manager, whilst working on Portsmouth's biggest construction project currently happening.

If you're an Assistant Project Manager already, or perhaps someone looking for a career change with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in Project Management within construction, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Assistant Project Manager role

Reporting to the Project Manager you will:

• Assist the existing project managers with their daily duties.
• This is a learning and development role, learning how to be an effective Project Manager on a busy and large-scale construction site. You will have the opportunity to 'learn on the job'.
• Assist with managing timelines and budgets.
• Assist with managing subcontractors and liaising with stakeholders.
• Assist with bids and tendering processes.
• Assist with regular meetings and reporting back progress/ issues to the relevant stakeholders.
• Any other duties that may be required by your manager.

Professional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree or equivalent in construction management/ project management/ civil engineering or similar. Desirable but not essential.
• Experience in construction is desirable.
• Eligibility for Portsmouth dockyard vetting procedure.

The Assistant Project Manager role would suit someone who is:

• A strong desire to pursue a career in construction Project Management.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol test.
• Right to work in the UK, sponsorship not offered.

• Salary of 30,000 - 45,000 (depending on experience).
• M-F, 7:30 - 4:30 between site and office.
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Additional holidays rewarded for length of service.
• Other benefits to be discussed.

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.