Assistant Project Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Assistant Project Manager
Site Agent
Devon / Permanent
We are looking for a motivated multi-tasking person with an engineering background to join a local civil engineering contractor. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful Civil Engineering Contractor located in the Southwest and manage a varied range of civil engineering projects for a well-respected client base. Working in the project delivery team, you will be responsible for the commercial and technical delivery of £50k to £1m size projects.
The role:
- Reporting to a Contracts Manager, you will liaise with the site team – Site Manager, Engineer, Designers to ensure the project is delivered on time and budget.
- Have overall responsibility for the day-to-day planning of projects and the production and implementation of construction programmes.
- Manage best value project procurement, take-offs, materials, plant and subcontracts.
- Manage the supply chain and direct workforce so they work efficiently to Health and Safety, Environment and Quality standards.
- Ensure all projects comply with our Business Management System and company procedures.
- Identify and manage the temporary works requirements of the project, the production and adherence of Quality documents, CPP’s, RAM’s, & manage notices, permissions, and licences.
- Administer the contract commercially; Early warnings, CE’s, valuations, applications, project cashflow and forecasts.
- Manage project close out, as built drawings and information for the health and safety file.
Requirements:
- You will have a civil engineering industry recognised qualification, HNC, Degree
- Experience of civil engineering detail and setting out experience will be advantageous.
- IOSH or SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS
- Good knowledge of MS packages
- Full driving license
- Strong team player, be able to prioritise workloads and good time management.
This role will suit someone who has experience of civil engineering, the client is willing to consider junior candidates who may have recently graduated or have a year’s + PQE.
On offer is an excellent package which will include private medical insurance, Van / Electric vehicle, pension, some hybrid working and ICE Approved training scheme, further education and training schemes.
To Apply: For an informal discussion please call Jo or apply as instructed. Sphere Solutions are one of the South West & Wales market leaders in providing recruitment services to the built environment.
With specialist consultants based in our regional offices (Bristol, Swansea, Cardiff, Plymouth, Southampton and St Austell) we fill vacancies daily with contractors, developers, civil engineers and their supply chain with quality candidates.
INDPERM
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- NEWTON ABBOT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: JAPM/CIVILD/DEVON
Expected start date: 27/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Information Technology Support Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Project Manager roles across Sphere Solutions's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Information Technology Support Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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