Are you an ambitious Assistant Project Manager with aspirations of a project management role in the future? Do you want to be effective in a growing company with a clear growth vision across multiple infrastructure sectors?
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our Team based in our Chorley or Carlisle offices and supporting the North West Team.
The Role:
Support the Project Manager to meet the key accountabilities of the Pre-Construction team through the work winning, development and planning of required works prior to handover to Operations for delivery. Co-ordinate the full project team to ensure contracted works are delivered safely and in line with contract scope, programme and budget.
Key Responsibilities:
Work Winning
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Provide support, and where appropriate take the lead, during the tender period by documenting access and methodology, developing risk and opportunity registers and developing tender programmes and resource schedules
Pre-Construction & Design Management
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Establish and own the Project Management Plan (PMP) for each project
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Engage construction management and engineering team members to accurately produce and maintain all project planning documentation throughout the pre-construction phase
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Manage all activities and monitor project performance against the baseline programme, reporting progress internally and externally
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Work closely with the Design Co-Ordinator to ensure design deliverables are progressed effectively and efficiently to meet agreed contract milestones.
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Development of all project documentation and notices/consents/permits
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Gain familiarity with the project cost-to-complete and drive efficiency via the profit bridge
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On behalf of Senior Project Manager, attend, support and challenge at key design review stages
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Develop and maintain positive relationships with all client representatives
- Play active role in the procurement and management of supply chain partners required during the Pre-Construction phase
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As identified in project specific PMP, produce draft project documentation and handover plans
What We’re Looking For:
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Qualified to degree or HNC level in construction/project management or an engineering discipline
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At least 3 years of experience in an Assistant Project Manager (or similar) role within the infrastructure civil engineering sector, specifically the rail, highways, water or energy sectors
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Hold aspirations of a project management role in the future
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Ability to work independently, lead projects and work as part of a team
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Build, maintain and develop relationships with Clients and key stakeholders at all levels
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SMSTS 5 Day Site Safety certified, PTS certified, CSCS certified
Why Apply?
At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. You’ll benefit from:
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Award-winning training and development opportunities
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Competitive salary, pension, and company car/allowance
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Health cash plan and wellbeing support
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Working from home (1 day per week) and agile working policies.
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Two paid volunteering days each year
Why Story Contracting?
Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’
Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.
GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.
HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.
PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.
FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.
TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.
WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.
Find out more about what it’s like to be part of Team Story here. https://www.storycontracting.com/jobs/
Every Story Matters
We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!
As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy https://www.storycontracting.com/about-us/our-culture-values/ ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.
All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.
Think you’d be a good fit?
Apply today and start your story
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