Coastal Partners provides a Coastal Risk Management Service to Havant Borough Council, Portsmouth City Council, Gosport Borough Council, Fareham Borough Council and Chichester District Council that reduces the risks to people, the developed and natural environment from flooding and coastal erosion. This area includes three major harbours of significant environmental importance and over 246km of coastline with several large‑scale civil engineering projects in our portfolio.
Assistant Project Manager
Working across our project portfolio, this role provides support to project management and design management during the appraisal, design and construction phases of our projects. The role involves leading or assisting with the project management function and managing a wide range of stakeholders. Project Managers (PM) are given responsibility for programme, budget, quality and scope. They manage work packages and report progress to a broad audience of interested stakeholders. They also devise and execute procurement strategies for external suppliers of professional services and construction works and often undertake the role of NEC ECC Project Manager on construction contracts. Assistant Project Managers support our PMs with all aspects of project delivery, with opportunity to progress and lead their own projects with experience and development.
Responsibilities
• Support project management and design management during appraisal, design and construction phases.
• Lead or assist with the project management function.
• Manage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Handle programme, budget, quality and scope responsibilities.
• Manage work packages and report progress to stakeholders.
• Devise and execute procurement strategies for external suppliers.
• Undertake NEC ECC Project Manager role on construction contracts.
Qualifications
• A degree in civil engineering, construction management, built environment, geography, project management, quantity surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience or strong interest in project management.
• Candidates may be experienced, graduates or final‑year students; relevant training will be provided.
Benefits
* A competitive salary
* Support for your continuous professional development
* Generous Leave Allowance
* Free Parking
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work‑life balance
* Family Friendly Packages
* A comprehensive benefits package
EEO Statement
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment. Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
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