Assistant Project Manager

Thomas & Adamson; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consulting and engineering sector is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project delivery within the UK Power Sector. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project objectives are achieved on time, budget, and quality standards. Competitive salary and the option to work remotely or from various office locations are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Discretionary bonus

Option of working from Omnia offices

Qualifications

• Experience in the delivery of projects.
• Basic understanding of NEC 4 contract application.
• Involvement in multi-disciplined teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in defining and delivering project scope.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and internal teams.
• Support the management of risks and health/safety compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Customer-centric approach

Project management practices

Health and Safety knowledge

Knowledge of Environmental legislation

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

APM; IPMA Level C and/or Prince2/PMP certification

Job description

About Us

Egis is a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work side by side with clients to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world.

Egis has acquired Omnia Projects, a UK-based engineering consultancy specialising in electricity Transmission and Distribution (T&D).

Established in 2012, Omnia Projects is a respected specialist in T&D engineering, project management and technical assurance. With over 110 staff the company has delivered critical infrastructure for clients including National Grid, helping to shape the UK’s evolving energy system.

About the Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will be supporting the Project Manager with the delivery of Design and Engineering projects, including Project Planning, Execution, and Delivery in accordance with the contract scope.

Close collaboration with multidisciplined teams, including Designers, Engineers, Clients, and third-party Stakeholders is required to ensure that project objectives are met on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.

Experience of the UK Power Sector is preferable, but not essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with ensuring scope and deliverables are clearly defined and delivered in accordance with the project requirements and contract to time, quality and cost.
• Effective communication, building and managing strong relationships with internal project teams, clients and external stakeholders.
• Working within the project team, supporting the management of key stakeholders to ensure their input and engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contributing to internal and external commercial aspects of the project under the contract arrangements, NEC 4 contract form.
• Assisting with the management of risk to the business and to the Client.
• Work effectively on several projects concurrently to deliver to tight deadlines.
• Assist the Project Manager with ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental issues are proactively managed by all parties throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist the Project Manager with ensuring that all contract/project activities adhere to current legislation and Client policies and procedures.

What do we need from you

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of involvement in the delivery of projects
• Basic understanding of the application of NEC 4 forms of contract
• Involvement of working within multi-disciplined teams
• Experience of stakeholder management.
• Knowledge and application of CDM
• Knowledge of Safety and Environmental legislation, practices and policies.
• Knowledge of project management practices, methodologies, and tools.
• Customer-centric approach to delivering a high-quality output

Essential Qualifications

Must already have the Right to Work in the UK or be able to secure this prior to commencement of the role.

Desirable Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent desirable.
• Membership of IET / IAM
• Appropriate management qualification (i.e., APM; IPMA Level C and/or Prince2/PMP certification)

What's in it for you?

Location

• Home based, with the option of working from Omnia offices (Stafford, Stockton Heath, Northallerton), as per project requirements. Must be willing to travel anywhere throughout the UK.

Working Hours

• Full time Staff or Contingent Worker Contract options available.

Package

• Competitive Salary, plus discretionary bonus