Assistant Project Manager - Central London (Barbican)

The Role: Up to two positions available for experienced Assistant Project Managers to work for a thriving consultancy on large residential schemes within London and the south - offering expert and independent advice to investors, developers and construction companies.

Service offerings include project management, cost management, strategic advisory and construction integration. The spectrum of propositions offered is developed and evolved through an understanding of the changing market needs.

Their projects cover a range of sectors including build to rent, later living, affordable housing, private for sale, student accommodation, hotels, strategic land, high rise, master planning and regeneration. Whilst they are residential led, projects tend to include mixed use with elements of amenities, commercial, retail and leisure.

Job Location: Central London (Barbican)                   

Head Count: 90+

Predominate Sectors: Prime Residential, Large-Scale Build to Rent & Masterplans

Responsibilities for the Assistant Project Manager:

• Management focused role with an emphasis on project delivery

• Depending on the project scale and scope you will be working closely with a SPM/Associate Director or Director to deliver positive outcomes for their clients

• Develop a close relationship with the clients such they see you as critical to success of the project and they want to reward the company with repeat business

• Develop a close relationship with the professional team on your project so they recognise the value you add to the companies’ projects and clients

• Work closely with Cost Managers (where relevant) to understand costs and achieve the best commercial outcomes for their clients

• Understand the distinction between outcomes and outputs, taking strategic responsibility for Client outcomes not just outputs

• Take pride in all tasks and ensure they are of the highest quality and accuracy without too guidance from others

• Proactive development of the gaps in your knowledge of the project lifecycle to achieve technical excellence

• Be able to produce and maintain a project development programme.

• Understand the critical success factors, for all work stages of the project lifecycle, and able to manage your role as part of these stages. This includes:

  • Site acquisition / due diligence

  • Brief and objective setting

  • Project controls and governance

  • Project leadership

  • Fees and appointment management

  • Town planning and master planning

  • Design management and leadership

  • Risk and value management

  • Procurement

  • Programme and construction logistics

  • Employer’s Agent and Contract Administration

  • Quality management including mock-ups / prototypes

  • Completion and handover

• Continually develop your understanding of current industry challenges and opportunities such as modern methods of construction, environmental, social and governance agenda and pre-manufacture value

• Confident and clear in your communication both internally and externally, both written and verbal

• Utilise, embed, and help improve the company’s best practice tools and processes including the use of technology to support service delivery

• Understand business risk in relation to appointments, scope of services and fee cashflows identifying any issues for consideration with an Associate Director or Director

• Actively embrace the companies share and learn values, sharing knowledge through internal platforms and other avenues

• Promote continued sharing with others in your peer group

Requirements for the Assistant Project Manager:

• Experience working for a UK based Construction & Property Consultancy (essential)

• Technically skilled in being able to carry out project management processes

• Residential experience (not essential)

• Experience of winning repeat business through project relationship and a desire to bring this experience to this business

• Contract Administration (JCT)

• 1+ years’ experience clearly demonstrated delivering projects

The benefits included in this role are:

• Competitive basic salary (Negotiable DOE)

• Transparent career progression clearly displayed

• Flexible / remote working

• Professional development all supported / funded

• Flexible annual leave

Get in touch today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, Guy Dugdale – guy@prosper-consulting.org.uk