Inspired PLCInspired PLC is a UK market leading technology enabled provider of energy and sustainability advisory services. Since 2000, it has grown in scale and capability and is servicing over 3,400 UK and Irish clients across all sectors.To enable businesses to respond to the climate emergency, we focus on solving their toughest challenges. By managing data comprehensively, sourcing energy sustainably and reducing carbon efficiently, we allow our clients to control costs effectively, make authentic ESG disclosures, improve their business performance, whilst powering their journey to net zero.This role is ideally suited to a career minded, ambitious individual who is looking for that unique opportunity to prove what they can do and then be rewarded for it.We are looking for an Engineering Assistant Project Manager to join our successful Technical Services team. This role is Home/Site Based. Role and ResonsipbilitiesReporting to the Project Manager, to assist in project and contract management of the engineering departments delivery of low and zero carbon technologies. Technologies include Solar PV, Heat Pumps, Biomass, CHP and District Heating Systems.The successful candidate's responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Understanding what the client or company wants to achieve.Understanding the project brief and expected outcomes and milestones.Assist in agreeing timescales, costs and resources needed to deliver a project.Assist in drawing up a detailed plan for how to achieve each stage of a project, feeding into sequencing of works using Microsoft Project or Excel trackers.Negotiating with contractors and suppliers.Working with and providing guidance to a multi-disciplinary site team, including direct staff and supply chain.Communicating with staff at every level in a calm, personable way.Overseeing multiple projects at the same time.Assist the project manager in ensuring each stage of the project happens on time, on budget and to a high standard.Reporting regularly on progress to the project manager and stakeholders as directed by the project manager.Resolving on-site issues and delays under own autonomy.Demonstrating knowledge of all areas of construction.Working at home, in an office or on a live site.Health and Safety management of existing and pre commencement projects.Assisting the project manager in labour allocation across multiple projects.Liaising with our team members to develop projects and ensure successful delivery.Commercial management of projects.Assisting the project manager in developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical and commercial feasibility.Ensure resource/materials availability and allocation.Develop a detailed project plan to track progress, delivery and budget.Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.Report and escalate to management as needed.Assist the project manager in running and organising regular progress meetings.Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.Perform risk management to minimise project risks.Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the company, its products, and its client base to deliver projects.Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with customers and external partners.Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.Prepare reports detailing completed and remaining works for the finance team.Read and comply with the company Health & Safety Policy; taking reasonable care for the Health and Safety of themselves and others; co-operate with managers and other employees in fulfilling our objectives and statutory duties.Experience and Qualifications GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths at least grade CQualifications relevant to Construction and/or M&E trades or time served experience.Qualifications relevant to project management (PRINCE 2, etc)Experience of mechanical installations or low and zero carbon heating systemsExperience working under JCT or NEC design and build contracts.Minimum 3 years relevant project management experience is preferred.Commercial awarenessCommunicate and influence at a site and a project level.Strong time management/prioritisation skillsAbility to stay focussed and productive when working at home.Excellent attention to detailExcellent standard of spoken and written EnglishStrategic thinker who can understand complex issues and come up with solutionsWhat we offerTraining and development opportunitiesCompany pensionFlexible work hoursSharesave schemeLife insurance4pm finish on FridayAccess to a wide range of voluntary benefits through our Inspired Benefits PortalIf you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Good Luck!
