Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager 

Location: Milnthorpe Cumbria 

Employment type: Full Time

Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week ) 

What’s in it for you… 

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.?? 

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications 

24/7 access to a virtual GP??and Mental health support & counselling services??

Cycle to Work scheme?? 

Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!? 

Life assurance cover?? 

Long service recognition?? 

Enhanced Maternity Pay 

Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?? 

About the role… 

The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Managers with all administrative duties and to ensure all works are compliant with respect to Project Delivery, and begin to plan & manage their own projects under the supervision of the planning team

As an Assistant Project Manager you will…? 

Accurately process information

Ensure deadlines are met

Participate in attaining and maintaining company certification systems

Suggest corrective actions to any non-compliance

Liaise with Project Manager(s) in planning of works

Assist the Project Managers in overall project delivery

Sub contact liaison and requesting of resource

Preparation, production, and quality checking of work packs

Commercial support to the Project Managers and the Commercial department

Performance monitoring of the work programme to ensure efficient delivery of the plans.

Reporting of process management data

Supporting with customer interactions

About you… 

Secondary education minimum GCSE’S or equivalent in maths and English.

Previous administrative experience is preferable

Experience of Streetworks noticing and hiring of plant, preferred but not essential.

The ability to remain calm under pressure.

Excellent communication skills.

A desire and personal pride to make improvements.

Self-motivation and ability to work on own initiative.

A strong customer focuses.

An ability to identify where their assistance will help colleagues.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities... 

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.? 

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Next steps... 

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info