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Assistant Project Manager

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

About Us

We are hiring! We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking, problem-solving team member to join the successful Programme Management Office, which is responsible for delivering a wide range of capital projects in schools, residential and commercial properties and corporate buildings across the London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth.

You will be assisting with the delivery of capital projects across the Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth Councils and provide support and assistance to Senior Project Managers and the Programme Manager undertaking all necessary duties to assist with the successful delivery of projects and programmes.

The role will require travelling and attending various sites as necessary across Richmond and Wandsworth.

 Duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Supporting the Programme Manager and Project Managers in the delivery of the capital programmes and projects
  • Support the Programme Management Office with a number of typical project management functions; change management, coordination of the design process, help to oversee and manage the control of the project both pre and post contract and manage financial expenditure throughout any appropriate RIBA stages.
  • Assist the Programme Management Office and participate in risk, value and opportunities management, including supporting the facilitation of workshops, meetings and gateway reviews attended by the client, stakeholders, projects team and contractors.
  • Assist the Programme Management Office to prepare and issue reports, including, but not limited to project execution plans, strategy reports, risk registers, progress reports and Council reports.
  • Responsible for the delivery of minor projects (under supervision).
  • Contribute to the overall procurement methodology of the capital programmes and projects.
  • Payment of monthly consultant and contract invoices based upon performance and programme.
  • Support the contract administration under NEC3, ACA and JCT contract conditions.
  • Contribute to the operation of the Programme Management Office function and support improvements to the project management processes.

  Your wellbeing and the flexible way in which you can work is and will remain a key priority for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. We want you to thrive and feel empowered in your work.

In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance, these include 36 hour working week (full time). We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 32 paid days (pro rata) excluding bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing date: 2ND July 2023 

Shortlisting date: W/C 3rd July 2023 

Interview date :TBC 

 Useful Information

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change.  If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

The application process for this campaign will be anonymised.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

 Important Information

Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

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