Assistant Project Manager

DB RECRUITMENT; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000

Job description

Assistant Pre-Construction Project Manager. We are currently looking for an Assistant Pre-Construction Project Manager to complement and support our strong pre-construction team. The role will extend (depending on project type) to post-tender development, coordination & management of the consultants and design teams. The role will be based in our Cambridge office, covering the working area of that office of Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, down to North London. The successful applicant will be working alongside and supporting our existing pre-construction PM's, working as part of a team. Our Pre-construction Team consists of design managers; M&E services coordinators, planners, and estimators. The successful candidate will be joining a strong dedicated group of individuals who are themselves supported by our in-house design (architectural, structural and civils) consultancy office at Thetford. The successful candidate will be joining one of the largest family-run construction businesses dealing with a diverse range of interesting and challenging projects across multiple sectors.

For this role, you will need to be focused, knowledgeable of construction techniques and basic design standards (including Building Regulations), be self-motivated and able to work both independently and within our team of like-minded individuals. You will have excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, and you will need to hold a clean driving license and be prepared to travel throughout our operating area.

The successful candidate needs to be efficient and resourceful, with an invaluable set of interpersonal and problem-solving skills and the flexibility to adapt to fast-paced, ever-changing environments. You need to be a conscientious, organised, and pro-active team player, highly motivated and committed to achieving deadlines and always focused on the task at hand. You will work alongside our senior pre-construction project manager (for training and development) and be shown how to produce pre-construction reports, programmes, and method statements.

The Manager Role:

1. Help manage the design process during the tender stage, from tender to commencement on site.
2. Understanding the design brief.
3. Help chair design development meetings during the tender process.
4. Assist in investigating Value engineering and value creation opportunities and work closely with the estimating and commercial team.
5. Interrogation of enquiry documents, usually in the form of an Employer's Requirements.
6. Manage our design process via external consultants.
7. Close liaison with internal departments ensuring programming and cost management are aligned with design development.
8. Progress design issues within a strict timescale & ensure designers meet information delivery dates. Assist in design deliverables and IRS.
9. Assist the estimator in the preparation of cost plan/affordability with PQS.
10. Assist the estimator & commercial manager in the preparation of the cost plan, offering advice on the required design issues.
11. Assist the estimator in preparation of sub-contractor packages for tender, advising of design requirements which are to be noted by the subcontractor in the preparation of their quotations.
12. Review design team and Sub contractor design proposals, overmarking (red penning) and commenting on design and construction issues (Bluebeam or similar).
13. Verify & control status of consultants and subcontractors drawings and specifications & maintain registers.
14. Ensure the consultant scope of services, responsibilities and fees are agreed and assist in making appointments.
15. Understand risk management and be able to manage the process.
16. Understand the issues with the applicable form of contract for the project and highlight where the design process may be at risk.
17. The production of pre-construction and construction programmes.
18. Helping write method statements for pre-construction activities and assisting in bid preparation.

Key skills required:

• Good organisation skills and work ethic.
• Computer skills - need to be proficient on Microsoft Office packages (preferably with experience of the 2010 suite - Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management systems. Any experience with Bluebeam, Asta Programme preparations or 4 Projects would be beneficial but not essential (and training can be provided).
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• A good, clear telephone manner is essential as there will be client interface during the course of daily works, including Teams meetings.
• A good 'team player', able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have an understanding of construction techniques and the construction process.
• Work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.

Other aspects the job offers:

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
• Free parking.
• Potential car allowance/company car.
• Based at our Cambridge Office.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Hours of work - 8.15am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
• A good salary level, dependent on experience and subject to negotiation.
• Free access to our reward platform Flex (features discounts and cashback offers from a variety of companies and retailers).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Assistant Pre Con Project Manager: 3 years (required)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Pre Construction: 3 years (required)