Assistant Project Manager

Description:

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will have responsibility for the delivery of low complexity projects and provide key support to the senior leaders in the delivery of commission obligations and internal project performance to manage the Client’s and Mott MacDonald obligations on various interesting clean and waste water and environmental projects. As part of a Core Team within the ENW Portfolio, you will work closely with the wider Advisory Project and Programme management teams to manage the project deliverables to the Client expectations. You will demonstrate a passion to work collaboratively with our client teams to deliver their complex projects to time, cost and quality with a commitment to safety. You will take ownership of and responsibility for the successful delivery of your projects and tasks, identifying and monitoring project risks and opportunities, and ensuring good project governance. With Mott MacDonald support and training there are excellent career progression opportunities.

Position Location:Edinburgh, UK / Glasgow, UK

Essential

What we need from you:
 

• A degree in a project management, construction or engineering subject
• Working towards a relevant professional qualification with APM, RICS, CIOB, RIBA, or an engineering discipline and commitment to CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
• Knowledgeable in all core project management competencies and demonstrated competence in the majority
• Ability to operate both autonomously and as a part of a larger team
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, stakeholders and colleagues
• Excellent IT Skills – Word/Excel/PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication, organisational skills and good analytical thinking
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to work and determine own prioritise
• Potential travel required 2-3 times weekly depending on project.
   

Desirable
 

• Experience in the public sector environment and regulated industries
• Potential travel required 2-3 times weekly depending on project
• Commitment to Sustainability, Environment and Health & Safety.