Assistant project manager - united kingdom, bristol city centre, bristol

do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for it's employees? mott macdonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that.

we are looking to recruit an assistant project manager to join our defence portfolio.

a bit about the team

our portfolio of defence projects offers an extensive range of programme support capabilities to defence agencies, including the uk ministry of defence (mod), and several other worldwide defence sector service suppliers. mott macdonald are looking to hire project controls professionals in both the junior and mid-level band.

what you will contribute to the team;

assists in establishing and delivering project specific objectives

provide key support to the senior leaders in the delivery of commission obligations and internal project performance

contribute to open communications across the project delivery and client teams

establish effective communications across the project delivery, client and stakeholder teams

implement problem solving and decision making

adopt programme and business management systems across project teams

control the internal and external commercial aspects of project across a range of contractual arrangements

mentor less experience colleagues in the skills of project management

contribute to securing opportunities and repeat business through the high quality of service delivery

potential travel required in advert either 2/3 days a month or once a week depending on project

candidate specification

required for the position of assistant project manager;

educated to degree level

working towards a relevant professional qualification with apm, ciob, riba or rics

demonstrate some project management and delivery experience;

developing knowledge and application of project management methodologies;

experience in successfully supporting the delivery of projects under supervision but with some responsibility;

ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team;

comfortable working as a consultant within a client environment;

relationship building skills -ability to build strong relationships with clients, teams and stakeholders;

effective communication with client's project team and business manager

good analytical thinking and research skills;

working towards a relevant professional qualification with apm, ciob, riba or rics

preferred, but not required

project delivery experience within the defence sector or similar technical sectors;

experience in prioritising own workload and co-ordinating other team members;

working knowledge of project management software

essential soft skills include self-motivation; taking initiative, adaptability and flexibility; effective listening, collaboration; insightfulness; and

computer literacy in microsoft applications.

if you meet 80% or more of what we're looking for, please still apply. we understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn't know we need.

job profile

about the business unit

the advisory and programme delivery (apd) unit delivers management services in all the sectors that mott macdonald operate in the built environment, defence, energy, water, transportation and, education, health and care.

the unit delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to gbp20bn, through the technical disciplines of programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting and education, health and care management.

how to apply

to apply for this role, please complete our 15-minute application via our website. our talent acquisition coordinators aim to provide feedback within 5 working days with the outcome of your application. more information about our application process can be found here. if you have any questions regarding your application or the role, please reach out to the dedicated recruiter listed who will be more than happy to help.

mott macdonald is work180 accredited - which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force!

benefits we offer:

pension matched up to 7%

life insurance

an annual professional institution subscription

continuous development opportunities - because we want you to thrive

agile/flexible working - because life isn't 9-5

enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies - for parents and care givers

annual company performance bonus scheme - subject to company performance

flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans .

the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

other information

equality, diversity and inclusion

we put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. we encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

if you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can assist.

agile working

at mott macdonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. we embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

more about mott macdonald

we're a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

a fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.

our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence


Mott MacDonald
United Kingdom, Bristol City Centre, Bristol
2022-09-28
2022-10-28
FULL-TIME
2119874
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