Assistant Project Manager Ceiling Fixing Sub-Contractor

Your new company is a construction company based in Surrey that specialises in the installation of interior fixtures and fittings for high-end commercial properties in London. The company is an SME that has enjoyed rapid expansion and boasts an impressive increase in turnover over the last five years. They have created a position for an Assistant Project Manager to support the project team and the role is to help organise the installation contracts and manage their program, labour, and materials on site. They currently have thirteen jobs valued from £0.25million to £3million.
Your new role is to work in the project teams reporting to a principal contractor on site to read the scope of works, interpret the procurement schedules for individual projects and execute a plan to check direct and subcontract workers with their materials on time and within budget. You will work within the confines of the contract, offering the best value to the customer while ensuring commercial gain is made and ensuring practical completion. This role is a site-based role, working with their customers, who are the main contractors. You will be dealing with the specific products, which include plasterboard, suspended ceiling systems, dry-wall partition systems & MF systems, as well as bespoke ceiling systems. Other associated products include acoustic barriers, internal panels, fire stopping and timber door / door frame / ironmongery products. You will be reporting to a Contracts Manager or Project Manager who will support you with appropriate training in the role.
What you'll need to succeed is previous experience with a UK-based building contractor, subcontractor or developer managing site systems, safety and be ambitious to become a Project Manager. You will have excellent communication skills and be comfortable working on busy construction sites. You will have an elevated level of organisational skills and have previous project management experience and proficiency in MS Office such as Word, Excel and you will be trained in some specialist software for interpreting drawings. You will have CSCS and the right to work in the UK. SMSTS, SSSTS and First Aid training is useful not essential.
What you'll get in return is a competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000, pension, 23 days per year plus bank holidays and the opportunity to gain experience and gain more responsibility for the rapidly expanding business.
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