About The Role
Assistant Project Manager,
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1
Construction Project Management
Career Development | APC support | Competitive salary
About this opportunity
We are searching for an assistant project manager to join our Tunbridge Wells office as a junior member of the project Management team. Supporting on, and working towards delivering projects independently, you will work closely with Gleeds surveyors & project managers of various levels. Working with a variety of local clients, you will gain exposure to new build, refurbishment, fit-out and regeneration projects throughout Kent and neighbouring counties.
Providing specialistPM consultancy services on behalf of public & private sector clients, spanning local & central government, private funders, developers and land owners, you will work on schemes ranging in scale & value, from £100k+ stand alone projects to £100m+ national programmes.
To support your continued development and aid in your pursuit of professional qualification, we have both local and central resources, and a bespoke APC programme to optimise your progression, with APC mentors on hand, and a dedicated people development team responsible for delivering high standards of training to you
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Supporting delivery of high quality services and ensuring that project management deliverables meet customer requirements
* Assist with delivery of high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures
* Supporting with, and developing skills in administering contracts as contract administrator, employer’s agent or project manager
* Taking part in producing and presenting to customers
* Assisting in preparation of bids for services
* Supporting senior team members to ensure all quantitative and financial information has been independently checked before issue, including maintaining evidence of independent checks
* Remaining in the remit of your role
Additional responsibilities include:
Attaining Chartered status as a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:
* Opportunities to develop and grow your career
* A contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme
* Flexible working arrangements
About You
Who we’re looking for:
Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
As Assistant Project Manager, you will ideally have some knowledge and experience in the following:
* RIBA / Project stages
* Project management tools and techniques
* Procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies
* Specification and procurement of facilities supplies and services
* Health and safety for facilities services
* Contract administration and management
* Clear and effective communication skills – both oral and written
* Good organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changes
* Sound problem solving, negotiating, financial management and numeracy skills
* Competent ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Ability to work as part of a team
Qualifications
* Bachelors Degree or equivalent in an industry relevant subject, such as project management, surveying or real estate (preferably RICS accredited)
About Us
About us
Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.
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