Foster + Partners

Role Definition

Job title: Assistant Project Manager

Reporting to: Head of Project Management Group ('PMG’)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager to provide a professional Project and Design Management service internally and externally, as set out in PMG’s scopes of service
• Liaise, as requested by the Project Manager, with the PMG Planner and input into design and construction programmes
• Chair and minute design team meetings
• Support the Project Manager and Architects in successful project delivery
• Contribute to the evolution of the PMG’s documentation and methods
• Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required
• Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams.
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with F+P procedures and standards

Qualities and Skills required

• Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities
• Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based
• Computer literate
• Formal qualification or studying towards a qualification in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Surveying or Building
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
• Self motivated and able to take responsibility
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks
• Methodical, accurate and consistent attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team
• Flexible attitude
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively?under pressure.
• Able to work as part of an effective team assisting and supporting?team members

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Asta Power Project

This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties?within the group/department may be required?in addition to?changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.