Assistant Project Manager

Social network you want to login/join with:Under the direction / supervision of a Senior Project Manager (SPM) or Project Manager (PM), assists in the execution of projects and gains awareness of project management processes and practices.Assists the SPM / PM in project start-up and delivery of larger projects.Leads the start-up and delivery of lower-risk, lower-complexity projects under the guidance of the business stream manager.Assists in project activities to meet time, cost, and quality requirements and manages risk.Helps in delivering the Project Safely.Reports toProject Manager or Senior Project ManagerPosition in the organisationReports directly to the business stream manager or a SPM/PM.Has delegated responsibility for project teams, including Nuvia personnel, external contractors, and subcontractors where applicable.Implement the Nuvia project delivery process as per the Head of the PMO.Key AccountabilitiesDelivery accountabilityTake responsibility for delegated aspects of project delivery such as definition, design, procurement, manufacture, construction, and commissioning within the delegated scope.Ensure successful delivery of the project scope in accordance with the Project Management Plan.Manage project scope and deviations from the agreed scope.The Assistant Project Manager will be involved in:Setting up the project team, obtaining resources, and mobilising the project.Preparing the Project Management Plan (especially for larger projects).Developing a project delivery strategy.Preparing Procurement and Safety Plans as applicable.Establishing document and key deliverables schedules.Determining resource requirements and liaising with the business to secure appropriate SQEP resources.Establishes schedule, budgets, and project cost controlEstablish baseline budget and schedule.Set up work breakdown structure (WBS).Set up accounting structure to match the WBS.Procurement and Subcontract ManagementExecute procurement exercises and review supplier selections.Assess tenderer costs, performance, and award subcontracts.Place purchase orders and manage subcontractors according to company procedures.Monitor, Control, and Report on Project Costs, Resources, Schedule, and ScopeMaintain records of project costs and commitments, compare with plans, and take corrective actions.Hold progress meetings with the customer and internal teams.Track progress, resource usage, and mitigate deviations.Produce progress and financial reports for internal and customer use.Identify and address contract deviations.Supervise Project Teams to ensure safety, quality, and delivery standards.Supervise project teams and subcontractors, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, including training requirements.Assess and Mitigate Project RisksIdentify and evaluate project risks.Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.Tendering and Proposal DevelopmentContribute input for tender responses.Occupational Skills and KnowledgeEngineering or related technical/science degree or HNC/HND with some experience.Duties and RequirementsLearn and adhere to professional standards, legal, and technical requirements.Develop commercial awareness and negotiation skills.Some experience in project management and control.Possess a full UK driver’s license.Why NuviaNuvia, a subsidiary of VINCI construction, operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear, with a strong presence in the UK and internationally. The company is committed to safety, innovation, and excellence, fostering a performance-driven culture and development of its ..... full job details .....