What’s the Opportunity
We have an opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our newly formed project management team in Cardiff. You will work as part of our project management discipline across a wide variety of sectors.
Ridge has an established and growing presence in South Wales, where we have proudly contributed to projects valued up to £200 million. Our portfolio includes Tall Buildings, Student Accommodation, Colleges, Schools, Universities and the Blue Light sectors.
This role offers the chance to contribute to high-profile projects across South Wales, while also working alongside experienced professionals on nationally significant schemes.
What you need to do to be effective in this role
Your primary role will support the wider PM team to help deliver a diverse range of projects within different market sectors. This will involve the following key tasks:
* Assisting with the day-to-day delivery of projects
* Building relationships with clients
* Development of project documentation and reporting
* Attending meetings as appropriate
* Producing reports to suit relevant stages of the projects
In addition to the above you will also be responsible for the following key activities:
* Identifying and developing innovative solutions for clients
* Assisting with leading and managing multidisciplinary design teams
* Monitoring and reporting on contractor’s progress on site
* Supporting the team in developing new business opportunities
* Supporting the team managing existing client relationships
* Developing skills that will enable you to provide single point of contact taking responsibility for all aspects of the project and liaise with clients
The skills and experience you need to have for this role
* Degree in a construction related subject is desirable, but not essential. All degree backgrounds will be considered
* Professional accreditation or working towards professional accreditation (RICS, CIOB, APM) desirable but not essential
* Construction and or project management experience
* An understanding of JCT and or NEC contracts would be beneficial
* Experience using Microsoft Office software and Microsoft Project
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to have gravitas with senior professionals
* Experience of delivering presentations
* Experience in report writing