Assistant Project Manager

Are you an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager looking for your next opportunity?

Do you have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, even when faced with new or challenging tasks?

If you answered yes to these questions, we want to hear from you!

As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we are excited to announce an opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our Nottingham office. The successful candidate will support a strategic key account with the Ministry of Justice, delivering projects that develop and enhance the estate of prisons, courts, and probation services across Central England and Wales.

Your core duties will include

• Supporting to agree the client’s brief from inception in conjunction with any other consultants appointed, and arranging for the appointment of other consultants as necessary
• Co-ordinating, managing and communicating with the client, project stakeholders and other consultants appointed to meet requirements of the project
• Preparation of programmes and undertaking programme management
• Preparing and issuing reports, including but not limited to preparation of Project Execution Plans (PEP), Strategy Reports, Risk Registers, Progress Reports etc.

Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard

What we're looking for

At the heart of our business is a collaborative and supportive culture. We're looking for someone who shares our values, demonstrates empathy in their approach, and treats colleagues, clients, and stakeholders with respect and professionalism.

To be successful in this role, you'll have

• Experience in a similar project management role within the construction or built environment sector.
• A strong understanding of building technology, construction methods, and industry best practice.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build strong client relationships.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience delivering projects within the Government or public sector.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as RICS, CIOB, or CIBSE.
• A commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
• Ambitions to achieve, or currently be working towards, professional Chartership.

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.

We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

What We Offer

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at careers@pickeverard.co.uk. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.

Agencies

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.