Assistant Project Manager

Overview

Assist with project planning, coordination, reporting and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• project planning
• task management
• document control
• quality assurance
• data analysis
• budget management

Tasks

-Project Planning & Execution - Assisting with the development of project plans, timelines and resource allocation. -Task Management - Helping to organize and delegate tasks, track progress and ensure deliverables are met. -Administrative Support - Managing project documentation, preparing reports, document control and scheduling meetings. -Quality Assurance - Helping to ensure that project deliverables meet the required quality standards. -Data Analysis & Reporting - Collecting and analysing project data to track progress, identify potential issues and provide regular updates to the project manager. -Communication & Coordination - Maintaining communication with team members, stakeholders, and vendors, facilitating meetings and distributing information. -Budget Management - Supporting the project manager in monitoring project expenses and ensuring adherence to the allocated budget. -Risk Management - Assisting in identifying potential risks and helping to develop mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• project management
• microsoft office
• problem solving
• communication
• analytical
• time management

What You Bring

-Experience with relevant software and tools: Experience with project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, etc. -Problem Solving - Addressing any issues or challenges that arise during the project lifecycle and collaborating with the project manager to find solutions. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Necessary for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders. -Attention to detail and accuracy: Required for managing project documentation and ensuring data integrity. -Ability to work independently and as part of a team: APMs need to be able to manage their workload effectively while also collaborating with others. -Problem-solving and analytical skills: Required for identifying and resolving issues that arise during the project. -Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools. -Strong organizational and time management skills: Essential for managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

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Benefits

-Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role -Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme -Cycle to Work schemes -Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it -Comprehensive pension plan -Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays -A wide range of corporate discounts

About Galliford Try

-a national construction powerhouse with a history tracing back to two century‑old local builders. -now focusing on Building, Infrastructure (including Highways and Environment), and Specialist Services, delivering projects such as schools, hospitals, water barriers, and road networks. -expanded through strategic acquisitions—Morrison Construction in 2006, Miller Construction in 2014, and water and specialist services firms since 2021—to broaden its technical capabilities. -delivers projects in sectors like education, health, defence, justice facilities, major highways, water treatment infrastructure, fire‑safety upgrades, and digital infrastructure. -retains dual brands—Galliford Try in England & Wales and Morrison Construction in Scotland—to maintain regional strength. -has shown strong growth, recovering from COVID, reinstating dividends in 2021, and aiming to exceed £2.2 billion in revenue and achieve a 4% operating margin by 2030.

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