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calfordseaden is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. We provide a comprehensive range of services across the built environment, including Architecture, Building Information Management (BIM), Building Safety, Engineering, Fire Safety, Health and Safety, Surveying, Sustainability, and more.
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Assistant Project Manager / Employer's Agent
Location: Orpington
Hours: 35
The Role And Responsibilities
You'll be providing support to the existing small team of 7 Employer’s Agents / Project Managers in project delivery across a range of building projects.
As an Assistant, you'll have a great opportunity to learn ‘on the job’ by shadowing more senior members of the group and taking responsibility for day-to-day tasks with suitable support/training from the wider group.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Shadowing senior members of the team, both within the office environment and also on construction sites.
Assisting With
* Taking meeting notes and minute preparation.
* Reviewing drawings that are received, against the contractual requirements.
* Handover procedures including checking documentation against contractual requirements and inspections of completed units on site.
* Reviewing contractors’ applications for payment.
* Issuing of contractual notices during the construction period.
* Preparation of and updating information tracker documents using Microsoft Excel.
* Undertaking end of the defect liability inspections of properties (usually whilst occupied) and compiling a schedule of any defects identified.
* Digital filing of emails and documents received.
Qualifications
* A construction related level 5 qualification, OR
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position
* Full UK Driving licence and own vehicle. The role is based in our Orpington office and will cover construction sites within the Kent and East Sussex
Knowledge
You'll need a basic understanding of:
* Construction technology and techniques.
* Basic law and construction law or an appetite towards learning more
* Standard construction contract forms or an appetite towards learning more
Skills
* Good standard or written English and numerical ability so you can produce written quality reports
* Proficient in the use of standard IT software including MS Word and Excel, and able to learn and use bespoke software.
* Good communicator and people skills.
* Personable and confident.
* Able to work on own initiative but accept and seek guidance when required.
What We Offer
People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we invest in them at every stage of their career. We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award, which we believe demonstrates our commitment to nurturing our people. Structured Apprenticeships and work experience opportunities are available across the organisation to support those at the beginning of their careers. We also have career development pathways to help you understand and structure your professional development.
We provide a range of benefits including hybrid working, the option to buy and sell annual leave, enhanced annual leave for long service, sponsorship for qualifications, a recruitment referral bonus scheme, enhanced family leave policies, an employee assistance programme, and more!
Who We Are
We’re a multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with offices in Orpington, London, Birmingham, Essex, Cambridge, and Hampshire. With 80 years of experience of delivering award-winning projects across all major sectors, we’re committed to making a positive difference in the communities we serve.
Our vision is to be identified as a trusted client advisor; national in reach, local in service, and selected for our quality and expertise in the built environment. Our brilliant team consists of individuals who are passionate about delivering the best results and continuously demonstrate why our clients choose us to help bring their projects to life.
Our Values Are Integral In Everything We Do. They Shape The Way We Work With Clients And Each Other. Our Values Are
* Collaboration - Being one team and supporting each other to achieve the best results and maximise our potential.
* Authenticity - Being true to ourselves and others and celebrating our differences.
* Giving Back - Recognizing and embracing the need for our work to have a positive social impact.
* Excellence - Striving to be up with the best and at the forefront of what we do.
* Support - Providing investment, encouragement and support to bring out the best in our People.
* Integrity - Being honest and doing the right thing
calfordseaden is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to supporting the principles of equality of opportunity in employment, training, and service delivery.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
* Industries
Construction
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