Assistant Project Manager

Lendlease Corporation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in delivering construction projects. This role involves monitoring project progress, managing communication between teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate must possess strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to project challenges. The firm offers a competitive benefits package including a car allowance, health benefits, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Car allowance

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical health benefit

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

3 days wellbeing leave

Discounted gym membership

Industry leading parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills for resolving planning issues.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in developing and implementing the project execution plan.
• Monitor and report on weekly progress.
• Manage the project's Request for Information (RFI) process.
• Coordinate site logistics and delivery schedules.

Skills

Communication and negotiation skills

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Report preparation

Collaborative working

Job description

**Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.****We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.****We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.****What we are recruiting for:**Defence Estate Optimisation is the single biggest estates change programme within Defence, bringing together an ambitious portfolio of interdependentprogrammes, construction activity, unit and personnel moves. We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Project Manager for our Beacon project based in the Staffordshire region.As an Assistant Project Management, you will support the Project Manager in the daily coordination and administration of construction projects from pre-construction through to completion. You will assist in monitoring project progress against the plan, managing project documentation, and facilitating effective communication between the site team, contractors, and design consultants. This role is instrumental in ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards on site. **Key Responsibilities:*** Assist the Project Manager in developing and implementing the project execution plan.* Monitor and report on weekly progress against the short-term programme.* Manage the project's Request for Information (RFI) and Technical Submission process.* Coordinate site logistics and delivery schedules with subcontractors.* Support the commercial team with tracking cost variations and reporting.**Essential Skills*** Strong communication and negotiation skills.* Problem-solving and analytical skills for resolving planning, estimating, contract administration, and procurement issues.* Ability to prepare reports.* Ability to work collaboratively to ensure successful project delivery.**Essential Knowledge*** Working knowledge of **site health and safety** regulations and procedures.**Essential** **Behaviours*** Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.* Proactive in maintaining the conversion program and implementing acceleration measures if the program slips.**We will provide:*** Car allowance* Up to 10% employer pension contribution* Private medical health benefit* Life assurance* 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days* 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave* Health and wellbeing support and initiatives* 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services* Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide* Industry leading parental leave**Belong at Bovis**We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer.If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.**Bovis Building Relationships*****We do what’s right, always******We succeed together******We bring energy******We are Bovis***Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.