Job Title: Graduate Project Manager
Location: NG22 0PQ
Sector: Construction / Manufacturing
Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Sutton Recruitment are working exclusively to recruit an Graduate Project Manager to join a leading company who specialises in the production of innovative precast reinforced, pre-stressed and post-tensioned concrete products.
As the largest independent producer of pre-stressed bridge beams in Britain, who offer a comprehensive range of beam profiles as well as bespoke reinforced and post-tensioned products developed and tailored to the needs of individual projects.
As the Graduate Project Manager, you will work under the direction of the Project Manager performing administrative duties, such as organising and maintaining the project documents, updating the in-house CRM system, helping to manage the project's budget, along with basic duties, such as setting up phone calls, meetings and site visits.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Attending project site meetings to assist with administrative duties, issuing of meeting minutes and meeting with clients and sub-contractors as required
- Prepare project programmes in compliance with contractual conditions
- Ability to advise clients/sub-contractors on technical aspects/cost requirements of a project.
- Assist with managing projects efficiently, within schedule and within budget in close co-operation with the project manager and project team to help deliver projects on time.
- Working with the business QS team, you will track project costs through the life cycle of the project.
- Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities
- Input project information and updates on internal systems
- Collating project documents for review by project manager prior to submission to client.
- Where required produce contractors progress reports under guidance of the project manager.
- To assist & programme in defects works as required and update the Project Manager on progress of works on a weekly basis.
- Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout
- Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases
- Identify, record and price compensation events, variations, additional works and labour variance
- Maintain databases and electronic filing using the in-house PIM system
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft office suite, specifically Excel & Project.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail verbal & written.
- CSCS Card desirable training will be provided to the right candidate.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Projects would be desirable however training will be provided.
- Full Driver's License and own car all mileage is paid for business travel
- Ability to manage time and workflow of projects efficiently.
- Building effective working relations with people at all levels across our company and externally
What's on offer;
- Monday to Friday, 08:00am – 17:00pm (30 minute lunch un-paid)
- 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (Birthday off)
- Nest Pension; 3% client, 5% employee
To be suitable for this role, you must have a full driving license and your own vehicle to begin with.
Sutton Recruitment Limited offer a professional and personal service within recruitment. Our experienced consultants work closely with both candidates & clients to ensure the best possible outcome.
If this role is not suitable for you, we would be happy to have an informal discussion regarding any future opportunities.
While we aim to respond to every applicant, on occasion this is not always possible, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 14 days of applying, please do get in contact with us.
Sutton Recruitment Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.