Assistant Project Manager (FM / Construction)

An excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable private investment fund within their real estate department overseeing the overall asset improvements strategy.

Client Details

A highly reputable private investment fund who operate across the UK managing a multi-billion pound public sector property portfolio. They are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support with the improvement of a health care property in Carlisle.

This is a site based role requiring a minimum of 4 days on site.

The client are looking for an individual with strong project management experience (maintenance / refurbishment, an understanding of construction/FM/PFI contracts and ideally experience working in a client side or service provider role.

Description

The successful candidate will assist and support with the overall asset improvement. You will act as liaison between the investment company, end client and contractors on site ensuring the project is being delivered as per the contract. You will oversee maintenance / refurbishment projects across the site, whilst carrying out contractor performance, health & safety / compliance audits.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitor the performance of, and liaise with, the FM Contractor and other project sub-contractors.
• Monitor the Health & Safety and other statutory and contractual compliance obligations of the project company/companies and the sub-contract supply chains.
• Interface with the public sector client representatives, ensuring effective communication and liaison between contract parties.
• Audit and report on compliance with contractual obligations, overseeing application of the contractual payment mechanism to maximise subcontractor performance
• Ensure timeous completion of all project obligations and reporting
• Support the management of project variations in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Support and contribute to the Handback process.
• Preparation of any other ad-hoc reports as may be reasonably requested from time to time.

Profile

• Degree level qualification (or qualified by extensive experience) in construction/Facilities Management or PFI background
• Working knowledge of management of PFI Projects in operational phase is desired
• Experience delivery maintenance / refurbishment projects
• Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety Regulations
• Able to communicate effectively with all key stakeholders (project investors, suppliers, contractors, end client)
• Contract management knowledge and legal understanding
• Commercial / financial awareness and understanding
• Understanding of risk management processes

Job Offer

• 50,000 - 60,000
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life insurance
• 10% pension contribution
• Income protection insurance
• Private medical cover
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and associated benefits
• 2 days volunteering per annum