We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team within Concertus. This role will be responsible for strategic management of projects and portfolios, based in Ipswich.
About Us
Since 2013, Concertus Property & Design have specialised in delivering high-quality, innovative, and value-driven construction projects, earning multiple prestigious awards along the way.
As a passionate multi-disciplinary design and property consultancy, we care deeply about the quality of the built environment and want to make a difference in people's lives through our work. Concertus Property & Design are known for delivering high-quality landscape design across the commercial and public sectors.
Some of your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Management of clients and projects from inception to completion.
- Co-ordinate the tender documentation and produce all relevant notices for the tender process.
- Review and comment on tender submissions.
- Provide advice on the economics of design at the early stages of a project.
- Develop project scopes and objectives, including effective stakeholder engagement to ensure solutions are robust and viable
- Manage planning applications including ensuring conditions are discharged.
- Manage the design team, participating in design team meetings, chairing progress meetings, producing agendas and minutes as required.
- Create and maintain project documentation, including the formation of project plans to track progress and contract administration.
- Produce and communicate project updates including the Contract Reports, monthly client updates, highlight reports, end of stage reports, cost status reports and the like
- Ensure that customer requirements are identified and agreed with the client. Collect all feedback information and monitor, particularly conjunction with the SLA and client requirements
- Carry out professional research projects.
- Assist in the investigation, reporting and recommending the implementation of new procedures and techniques. Take responsibility for the delivery of an initiative, commission or groups of commissions.
About you:
- Experience working in the Design, Surveying or Construction Industry.
- Ideally degree level qualified and professionally accredited or working towards this.
- Understanding of and interest in Client-Side Construction, Change or Property Management
- Strong communication and organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking
- JCT and/or NEC contract awareness preferred
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Project
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of up to £35K DOE.
- Generous holiday allowance + additional wellbeing days
- Pension scheme, healthcare, and range of flexible benefits to meet your needs.
Ready to take your next step?
If you're a motivated and looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will be valued, your professional growth supported, and your contributions will make a real impact. Apply today to start the application process!
