Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager or Project Supervisor to join a leading facilities management company on a healthcare project in Portsmouth, Hampshire

This role would suit someone from a trade background Joiner or plumber or Mechanical or Electrical background who is looking to come off the tools and develop a career within project management ideally with some experience of assisting with or supervising projects , managing contractors etc..

• Portsmouth, Hampshire
• Permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week
• Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00
• Salary £30,000- £33,000, depending upon skills and experience
• Facilities Manager Contract
• Healthcare

Reporting to the Project Manager,  the Assistant  Project Manager/Supervisor will be responsible for supervising and executing a variety of projects across a Healthcare contract in Portsmouth, including Lifecycle Planned Projects, Variations and Small Works.

Specific Responsibilities/Duties include providing Project Supervision support to the Projects Team in the following activities (but not limited to):

• Act as Project Supervisor for a variety of Lifecycle Projects, Variations and Small Works Projects.
• Ensure the Quality System is implemented and maintained on projects.
• Ensure project documentation is prepared for all projects.
• Ensure the highest standards of performance and conduct are maintained at all times.
• Maintain the client's standards and corporate responsibilities, ensuring these are in line with the current health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Liaise with Project Co-ordinators of other Company disciplines.
• Assist with Project Team to overview operational, financial & safety performance.
• Ensure that contracts are appropriately administered and correctly supervised.
• To act as the main point of contact, when applicable, between staff, contractors and client.
• Maintain close client and end-user contact throughout projects, to ensure that the Company's position - from both technical reputation, financial performance and safety point of view - is enhanced at all times.
• Participate in regular meetings, as required.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience Required:

• Experience in a Project Supervision or a similar role in Facilities/ Hard FM marketplace.
• A background in M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) and/or B&C (Building & Construction) is essential.
• CDM (Construction Design Management) experience.
• NEBOSH/IOSH or another relevant health & safety qualification.
• Project supervision skills and Health & Safety ethos.
• Excellent communication skills, to include pro-active communication with staff, peers and all stake-holders.
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments.
• Operationally aware, reliable and IT literate with skills covering MS Project, Word and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a Healthcare environment and a working knowledge of Electrical & Mechanical engineering.
• B&C (Building & Construction) experience
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Construction trade qualification, or equivalent suitable experience