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Rider Levett Bucknall is hiring a Associate Project Manager — a full-time, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom role. Apply directly on Rider Levett Bucknall's careers page below.
Associate Project Manager
Department: Project Management
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom, Birmingham, Hybrid
Title: Associate Project Manager
Division: Project Management
Location: Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Why RLB?
At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.
We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.
Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.
We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.
You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.
What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.
Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.
Overview of role:
We are currently recruiting an Associate Project Manager for our Birmingham Office. This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual to join and strengthen our Project Management offering and presents an excellent prospect for a proactive individual to take responsibility for providing all core Project Management services on several interesting projects.
Role Responsibilities
- To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances
- To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
- To oversee the successful delivery of projects (in conjunction with the Project Management Partners) with a view to securing repeat business
- To actively participate in the development of fee proposals and responses to RFPs
- To attend Client interviews as required securing new Clients
- Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
Professional Skills
o Management and preparation of key stage reports from feasibility through to completion and post-handover
o Preparation of various programmes
o Management of meetings, taking and preparation of minutes
o Preparation of progress reports and presentation at monthly client meetings
o Assistance with the preparation of contract documents
o Management of multi-disciplinary project teams
o Working knowledge of various forms of building contracts
o Experience of Administering building contracts
Person specification:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.
Experience:
- Experience managing a range of projects from conception through to completion
- Ability to identify and develop potential opportunities to secure more business for RLB
- Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal
- Excellent customer service, communication and client/external interface skills
- A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines
Qualifications:
- Construction Project Management degree or a similar construction related qualification with extensive technical delivery experience in a similar role gained within a consultancy, contracting or end user client
- MRICS or membership of other relevant professional body
Behaviours:
- Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn
- Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results
RLB Employee Benefits
Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:
Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise
We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe
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