Assistant Project Manager

Overview

In this role you will support the delivery of facilities management projects on the Birmingham Schools contract. You will coordinate contract variations, small works and defect rectification, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with a strong safety focus. You’ll participate in client reviews and stakeholder meetings, chair weekly ANC reviews, and act as Health & Safety ambassador across the portfolio. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover 2x annual salary
• Employee discount schemes
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate contract variations (ANCs) and Small Works from scope to handover
• Coordinate defect rectification and support works across the portfolio
• Attend monthly client review meetings with progress and risk updates
• Attend termly stakeholder meetings to maintain client relationships
• Chair and coordinate weekly ANC review meetings, tracking actions and milestones
• Act as Health & Safety ambassador promoting safety culture and closing actions

Key requirements

• Experience in project coordination, facilities management, construction or similar
• Strong organisational and planning skills with multi-priority handling
• Experience managing contractors and supplier relationships
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of work
• Experience with governance, procurement and financial approval processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists clearance is essential

• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication
• Stakeholder management
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Governance and procurement processes
• Budget and schedule management

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