Overview
The VacancyWRc, part of RSK Group, is seeking Assistant Project Managers to join our growing business. This full-time position will be based in our Manchester office or a mix of home and office work as best suits the candidate and the business. As an Assistant Project Manager you will join our busy Project Management Team in the planning and delivery of a portfolio of projects across the world, to defined scope, cost and quality for our clients. This role is suitable for candidates with an engineering or scientific background, ideally with previous commercial or administrative experience, who are keen to develop a career in Project Management. Other backgrounds will be considered. Projects are interesting and varied, ranging from £5k to over £1m in value and address the challenges presented where the built environment interacts with nature. There is potential to work internationally as opportunities arise.
Key Responsibilities
* To manage the delivery of projects or portfolios of projects in line with business requirements and customer expectations. The projects should be undertaken in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to cost, time and quality in line with company standards and procedures.
* Provide a professional, first class, consistent and effective project management service to the clients and all stakeholders.
* Act as the key day-to-day client interface. Manage the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communication.
* Coordinate all resources for the execution of projects. Motivate project teams to deliver excellent service to the clients.
* Promote a culture of pro-activity, innovation, transparency, collaboration and flexibility in all aspects of project delivery.
* Prepare and maintain definitions of project requirements. Establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters, and disseminate them to all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
* Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
* Develop and implement resource plans and procurement of resources. Manage project resource availability and allocation to ensure timely delivery in line with requirements and priorities. Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues and conflicts.
* Develop and agree budgets. Control forecast and actual costs against them.
* Measure project performance using appropriate project management tools. Identify variances to plan and implement countermeasures as needed.
* Manage project risks and issues to mitigate impact to baseline.
* Demonstrable project management experience, successfully delivering projects to the defined scope, cost and quality.
* Experience managing a diverse portfolio of projects with multiple clients to often demanding timescales.
* Excellent communicator with a proven record of building strong relationships with clients, teams and stakeholders.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 products, particularly Teams, Excel and Word. Working towards or the desire to work towards a professional project management qualification is highly desirable.
* Experience of using business analysis tools such as PowerBI is desirable.
* Engineering or scientific background would be beneficial as well as experience in a consultancy environment, ideally in the utilities sector.
About Us and Benefits
RSK Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We offer flexible working arrangements for many office-based positions and support work-life balance. Benefits may include:
* £25,000 - £30,000 (FTE) depending on skills and experience
* Life assurance
* A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Regular training and career development
Notes
RSK Group
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies. All information provided will be handled in accordance with our privacy policy.
Location: Manchester (hybrid) or office/home balance, with optional international opportunities as projects arise.
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