Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Location: York (May include world-wide site travel)
Salary: Negotiable DOE
Job Type: Full time Permanent.
Taking your next step? Welcome to the world of Stage One. Our Assistant Project Managers support Project Managers in organising and planning some of the world’s most incredible events, sets, and construction schemes.
That’s from Olympic Opening Ceremonies and BRIT awards to draining the sea for the UAE National Day. You will be helping us produce work that’s seen all over the world.
Your role would be to help guide our projects through workshops and on-site delivery. We’re spread over 14,000Sqm and you’d be working across all of it, including our wood shop, metal shop, machining, operations, paint departments, and drafting/design department.
The successful candidate will initially be mentored by Project Managers with a view to undertaking a variety of duties. Responsibility and progression will be earned by demonstrating increasing levels of competence, integrity, and forward thinking.
This is no passive role either. We encourage our teams to engage with our ambitious plans, this will be no different. That makes this role an opportunity to make a real impact at Stage One.
The Role:
The Assistant Project Manager will take a lead role in the project delivery team supporting the Project Manager through the project lifecycle, from design, through production, managing the loading process of the project and deputising on site for the Project Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide support to the Project Managers to ensure best practice and project delivery
- Ensure that installations are carefully planned – access, crew, tools, welfare etc
- To lead on-site crew to install projects in line with company standards and procedures, deputizing for the Project Manager
- To ensure that the on-site delivery and management of Projects is delivered to the highest possible standards, ensuring compliance with the company’s health and safety policy and other appropriate company policies
- To work closely with the Production Management Team and Department Supervisors, to ensure the efficient progress of projects through the various manufacturing processes, supporting various production teams, proactively addressing any issues
- Provide feedback to Project Team & Production Management Team on quality control issues
- Contribute to pre-site planning with regard to site crew, plant & equipment needs
- In conjunction with the Project Manager, take ownership of loading process to ensure all vehicles are coordinated, loaded safely and leave on time
- To provide support and regular feedback to the Projects Director, Project Manager and other team members throughout the key stages of projects
- To ensure, in conjunction with the project manager, all internal database records are up to date and accurate
- Be able to solve problems efficiently and make important decisions when needed
- Be able to work with no/minimum supervision when required, using own initiative
- Using a range of hand tools, equipment and machinery with due care and attention
- Help to manage the quality control of finished items
- Managing and participating in project meetings
- Maintaining a proactive and positive team ethos
The above list of duties is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties within the scope and grading of the post.
Person specification: (Essential)
Personal attributes
- Positive attitude to work
- Highly organised and able to work flexibly, under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Driven, enthusiastic and committed
- Have a flexible approach to working hours, so that these can be arranged to meet the needs of the business, particularly during busy periods of the year
- Willingness to undertake relevant training as appropriate
- Enthusiasm to support other areas of the department as required
- Recognises the need for change and is adaptable
Qualifications
- A general education to include 5 GCSE passes at Grade C or above (including Maths and English), or an equivalent educational qualification, or relevant experience
Knowledge
- Knowledge of construction methods in a broad range of sector
Skills, abilities and competencies
- Ability to lead a team, problem solve and deal with pressure
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
- Experience of working to varying production deadlines and changing specifications
Additional information: 7.30am-4.00pm with regular overtime, weekend work may be required
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Candidates with the relevant experience Project Administrator, Project Coordinator, Project Management, Junior Project Manager, Trainee Project Manager and Project Coordinator will also be considered for this role.
