Project Assistant

We are currently supporting an innovative and well-established family-run SME, who are actively seeking a Project Management Assistant to join their team. You will help the Project Management team of x3 deliver projects and programs on time and on budget. You will also develop and implement detailed project plans that reflect core objectives, prevent risk, and deliver results.

Key duties and responsibilities...

• Assist the Project Managers in administration and organisational matters
• General administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, organisation, obtaining suppliers quotations, placing orders
• Completion and updating of project information on project management software
• Management of project related meetings (both internal and with clients)
• Reviewing of risk and method statements and distribution to third parties where appropriate
• Assisting with distribution of fabrication drawings for approval, collation of comments and liaison with customers
• Set up and regular review of the Project File to ensure completeness and compliance. Assisting the Project Manager in maintaining contact with sites to arrange delivery of goods
• Assisting with management of monitoring visits
• Arranging fitting dates with sub-contracted fitters
• Ensuring that projects remains on budget
• Assisting the Project Manager with obtaining prices for products and services

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes.

• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Outlook in particular)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Administration skills
• Pro-active and professional approach
• Good telephone manner

• Problem-solving attitude with an eye for detail
• Experience within the construction industry is desirable

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm (1 hours lunch)

Benefits

• Salary of £25,000 (negotiable depending upon experience)
• Free Parking