Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager required to join this established high-end car showroom design and fit-out organisation, a leading brand within the industry across the UK and Europe.

You will work within a team of professionals consisting of Designers, Project Managers and Branding Specialists to assist with the development of high-end showrooms from conception to delivery.

This is an exciting and challenging role in which you will be fully supported and offered the opportunity to carve out a rewarding career.

General Overview of the Role

To act as a Project Management Team member

To assist with delivering Project Management team tasks and duties of Project Management,

Employers' Agent, Project Monitoring, Brand Guardian services and Cost Management

service appointments.

The individual will need to be able to communicate in a professional and efficient manner

with clients, suppliers, consultants and contractors at a variety of levels.

The individual will be required to:-

Have prior experience in a similar capacity

Support all aspects of typical Construction projects including (but not limited to) - site

survey, Planning advice, Consultants appointments, Cost planning, Procurement,

Contract Administration, Programming and project execution. These core skills to be

delivered consistently with quality outputs and to high Client satisfaction levels.

To work closely with and support the Senior Management Team / Board Directors in

delivering PM objectives efficiently.

Be familiar with JCT forms of contract,

To ensure the services offered by the PM team can be applied for internal PM

challenges.

General Duties

• PM/EA;

o Ensure consistency and effectiveness of standard reporting templates

o Ensure regular and consistent reporting to Clients

o Deliver highest standard of Contract Administration (JCT)

o Consult with other (partnering) professionals for best practice

• Project Monitoring

o Assist in conclusion of Feasibility stages

o Manage the early introduction of the Monitoring stages

o Report on Progress milestones

o Report on compliance with Manufacturer CI

o Ensure consistency in application of company templates

• Brand Guardian

o Liaise with Design (Shape) / Retail Planning (Make) teams for Brand

standards and keep Team up to date on changes in Manufacturer CI and min

standards

o Ensure consistency in application of standards within lead projects

o Implement templates for compliance tracking and reporting on Projects

o Record and log Deviation control process for Client approvals

o Report on Supplier performance and Specification deviations

o Track multiple project progress and ensure attendance at site inspections

o Implement and manage handover process for compliant sign off

• Cost Management

o Manage and support the early Feasibility cost estimating outputs

o Ensure regular and consistent cost reporting to Clients

Communication

• Ensure project actions and duties are promptly closed out
• Provide regular Client feedback
• Address internal communications between departments to ensure consistency of

outputs

• Ensure Project timetables and deadlines are established and monitored

Internal Communications

• Participate in internal briefings and QA checking on all project issues

Measurement of Success

• Adherence with company PM/BG processes
• Positive Client feedback
• Timely response to communications - minutes, emails and reports on KPI's