Illawarra Mercury
Assistant Project Manager
Illawarra MercuryAustralia3 days ago
Full-timeProject Management, Information Technology
Location: HelensburghWorking arrangement: 3 days on site, 2 days at home Contract or staff options available The Assistant Project Manager has a key role in supporting the overall management and coordination of this capital infrastructure project. The Assistant Project Manager assists in strategic planning, risk management, and quality control throughout the project lifecycle. Effective communication with stakeholders, contractors, and team members is paramount, as is the ability to adapt to unforeseen challenges and changes in project scope. This position requires a strong understanding of project management principles and a proactive approach to problem-solving, contributing to the successful execution of capital infrastructure initiatives. The candidate will be required to deliver at pace and demonstrate effective application of programme and project management skills, tools and techniques. Assistant Project Manager responsibilities include: Support the PM in the management and administration of the contract.Support the PM to manage financial performance of projects to control expenditure against approved project budgets.Support the PM in undertaking project assurance and gateway reviews across the portfolio at key stages to evaluate progress, compliance, and probability of delivery to provide confidence to senior management, customers, and key stakeholders.Accountable for complying with all agreed Client processes and operating procedures and particularly those which are detailed under key infrastructure process.Monitors the performance of the organisation, technical support providers and supply chain, in terms of meeting their contractual obligations.Maintains productive relationships with the supply chain throughout the execution of the contract.Review and critique duration and cost estimates for the activities (reviewing and updating these at relevant points) and identifies critical dates relevant to the events.Monitors financial performance throughout the project and prepares reports for stakeholders in line with organisational requirements. Obtains estimates for the costs of activities, events and overheads.Applies metrics to identify cost trends and to update estimates of final costs.Reviews proposed changes and determines their high-level impact, requesting further information or clarification where necessary.Assesses all options relating to the proposed changes and estimates their impacts. Essential: Degree qualified in engineering or project management.Membership of relevant professional body.Project delivery experience gained through previous project management related roles.Experience of infrastructure works, specifically within the built environmentNEC4 experience.Commercial knowledge and understanding of the cost and value of packages as well as delivery experience, should be able to question and challenge stakeholders.Hands on experience of managing delivery using NEC4 contracts including management of change and stakeholder management.IT skills. Desirable: Experience of managing projects in complex live operational environment, ability to follow due process in a nuclear or regulated facility.Experience of working in collaborative environment.Flexibility and adaptability to fast changing needs.Primavera P6 knowledge and understanding.Knowledge of CEMAR or similar tool.NEC PM accreditation or formal training.Nuclear awareness training (NIC or similar) Pourquoi nous rejoindre ? Employee Staff Benefits:

8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance Private Medical Scheme* Employee Share Scheme Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP) 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service) Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year In partnership with trade unions Personal Development & Further Education Support Long Service & Recognition Awards Free Employee Assistance ProgrammeAfter 1 year of service. Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally. Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence. Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.
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