About the role

The Assistant Project Manager will support complex work assignments by developing project plans, managing stakeholder communications, and overseeing project milestones. They will also assist in procurement processes, risk mitigation, and the administration of construction contracts to ensure project delivery within timeframes.

What they look for

Project management Construction management Stakeholder management Risk management Value engineering Tender documentation Contract administration Microsoft Office Microsoft Project Communication skills Interpersonal skills Problem solving Strategic planning Technical compliance Mentoring

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree and possess 1-4 years of project management experience, with progress toward RICS membership. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, and experience with MS Projects is considered desirable.

Full description

Company Description

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our almost 25,000 employees operate across over 70 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

Our award-winning buildings consultancy unit at Egis UK (previously Thomas & Adamson) specialise in project management, cost management, building surveying and construction safety services. On recently joining the Egis Group, T&A had been supporting and leading organisations through the challenges of procuring, delivering and operating their built assets across the UK for over 90 years. The personalised nature of their expertise and advice gives our clients what they really want - greater confidence, more time and increased return on investment.

Due to continued growth, we now have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team in London. 

Job Description

As an active Assistant / Junior PM in our Project Management team, you will support multiple and complex work assignments, helping to delivering within timeframes to provide exemplary professional services to our clients.  You will grow to be as comfortable working autonomously as you will be within a team and will always strive to deliver best in class services for a broad range of clients over multiple sectors, across multiple projects.

Your approach will represent Egis’s company values and will provide a personal, quality focused service that delivers upon the clients business objectives. You will establish strong, supportive, professional relationships with colleagues, clients and the wider project teams built on mutual respect, trust and integrity all whilst contributing to Thomas and Adamson’s strategic business growth.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Planning

Contributing to the development of Project Management Plans, establishing project strategy and lines of communication lines for all project stakeholders.
Supporting the development of master programme’s identifying project milestones and project team member responsibilities.
Contributing to the interrogation of construction programmes, agreeing changes or enhancements.

Engaging

Liaising with key stakeholders to fully define project requirements and develop the project brief.
Establishing, implementing and leading project meetings with all project team members and stakeholder groups on allocated commissions / supporting on others.
Producing project correspondence ensuring actions are clearly defined and delivered upon by all project team members within agreed timescales.

Procuring

Contributing to the production off and issuance of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and other appointment documents.
Actively participating in the preparation of tender documents in conjunction with the internal / external Cost Management department ensuring a full and comprehensive understanding of the project requirements is conveyed and reflected in tender documentation.
Assisting with the review and commenting upon tender returns from a technical compliance standpoint.
Negotiations with contractors to ensure tender costs represent best value.

Managing Risk, Delivering Value

Assisting with the review and commentary on design packages to ensure compliance with the project brief.
Contributing to value engineering and risk review workshops.
Compiling and tracking risk mitigation activities and value engineering opportunities.
Assisting with the assessment of Contractor’s claims for delay events; working with commercial team members to establish entitlement.

Project Administration

Assessing and reporting on contractor progress and commercial matters during delivery.
Assessing quality on-site, raising instructions for defect rectification when necessary.
Managing the design team to ensure all contract requirements are being fulfilled.
Managing and co-ordinating responses to technical queries or requests for information.
Processing Contract Instructions and other contractually mandated procedures.
Ensuring document management and communications protocols are adhered to.

General Duties

Overseeing / reviewing / approving the work of sub-consultants or directly appointed project team members.
Providing other professional services as directed by senior staff and/or as required by project appointments.
Participate in and deliver professional development and training activities working continually to further develop your knowledge and experience.
Build upon and maintain culture.
Mentor more junior staff.
Network and support business development objectives.

Qualifications

Education to degree level.
1-4 years of project management experience.
Working towards Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or equivalent
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite including Excel, project and Word
MS Projects experience desirable, but not essential

Key attributes:

Hands-on, results orientated and client centric.
Energised with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal with ambiguity and a consummate and organised multi-tasker.
Strong communications, listening, and presentation skills.
Decisive and calm under pressure.
Transparent and accountability orientated.

Additional Information

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

At Egis, we are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a diverse organisation. Egis appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at Egis, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for Egis, you will be included, listened to and respected.

Business Line: Consulting and Operations
Service Line: Advisory Direct
Region: Europe and Africa
Job Family: Consultancy