Scottish Power Renewables are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join them on a contract basis.

Role: Assistant Project Manager
Business: Scottish Power Renewables - EA3
Location: Lowestoft, site based
Duration: 12 months initial contract
Rate: Inside IR35, Umbrella and PAYE options available

Main Purpose of Job
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to work alongside the Design and Build (D&B) Lead to manage and oversee our new facility construction project from conception to completion.
The individual will support the Design and Build Lead in procuring relevant consultant services and delivery contractors to design, construct and deliver the relevant project infrastructure. The successful candidate will carry out general contract administration, planning and management support to the relevant works packages as directed by the Design and Build Lead.
The candidate will have a strong project management background with excellent inter-personal skills and communication skills. Foster a culture of safety on the job site, ensuring that all team members adhere to safety protocols and procedures

Key Tasks

• Day-to-day management of the project, coordinating design and construction works, whilst ensuring they are carried out to the company requirements.
• Assist with all aspects of the project, including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning,
• ensuring compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Assist with arranging and recording all regular project meetings and provide progress reports to the project team and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with designers and contractors to understand Scottish Power goals, and objectives and ensure
• that the design and construction meets its needs. Assist the Design and Build Lead to manage project risk and implement mitigation strategies to minimise project delays and cost overruns.
• Ensure that all project documentation is up to date and accurate, including design drawings, specifications,
• and project plans.
• Collation and preparation of information required for, but not limited to weekly and monthly reports.
• Support the Design and Build Lead with the management of the main contractor.
• Coordination with -and support to- package managers for the planning and delivery of the works.
• Ensuring that the health and safety file complies with the CDM practises, continuous reviewing of
• documents to ensure information provided has most up to date information.
• Ensure that the health and safety file comply with handover requirements needed for the maintenance period.
• Coordinate internal interface between SPR departments to align with project program and deliverables. Such areas as telecoms, IT, fire and security, general services.
• implement quality control system, ensure orderly hand-over and close-out of works, secure permits, and
• licences.
• Attend progress meetings with the contractor and take receipt of progress reports.
• Attend internal meetings associated with the works.
• Bringing defects to the attention of the contractors and design and Build Lead, issuing all necessary documents associated with defect management and close out.
• Assisting the Design and Build lead with the review of final accounts and budget monitoring.

Key Criteria
Essential

• Strong experience in project management, with a focus on design, commercial construction and sustainability.
• Strong leadership, communication, ad interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft suit of products (Word, Excel, etc.) and software required for Facilities Design and Build (e.g., CAD).
• Ability to work, manage teams and manage decision making processes under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Excellent report writing, presentation skills and ability to summarize key parameters and drivers impacting
• the project and business.
• Experience with Microsoft Project / Oracle P6