Assistant Project Manager

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

Telent, part of M Group, is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and management of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure.

From the roads you drive on to the networks you rely on, our solutions are embedded in the everyday lives of millions - supporting the delivery of vital public services. With decades of expertise in mission-critical communications and infrastructure technology, we are at the forefront of the digital revolution.

The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of a major roadside telecommunications programme, developing and replacing critical infrastructure and communications across the UK motorway network. You’ll help keep projects on track by coordinating activities, maintaining project controls and working closely with internal teams, suppliers and customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Coordinator or Junior-level Project Manager looking to take the next step in project management. The role is hybrid, with approximately 3 days per week at the Warwick office (and the Chorley office if needed) and 2 days working from home. Regular travel to Warwick and other project or customer locations will be required.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting the successful delivery of assigned project activities safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Maintaining project plans, reporting processes, governance documentation and project controls, highlighting risks, issues and required mitigations.
• Coordinating project teams, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure activities are prioritised and delivery remains on track.
• Supporting project financial management, including monitoring costs, reporting performance and collating information for contract reviews.
• Assisting with change control, variations, material ordering, logistics planning and project documentation.
• Organising and supporting project meetings, gate reviews, mobilisation activities, site handovers and project close-out sessions.
• Supporting compliance with Telent and customer quality, health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Identifying opportunities to improve project performance, processes and ways of working.

  What you’ll bring:

• Experience working in project coordination, project support or junior project management within IT, telecommunications, transport or another critical national infrastructure-led environment.
• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex delivery environment.
• Confidence communicating with customers, suppliers and colleagues at different levels, supported by strong written and verbal communication skills.
• An understanding of project planning, risk and issue management, change control, project reporting and financial or commercial processes.
• Practical skills of Microsoft Office and project management or document management tools.
• A project management qualification, or progress towards APM, PRINCE2, PMP or an equivalent qualification, would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

A career at Telent provides the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile infrastructure projects that keep the UK connected and protected 24/7.

• 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
• Company pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

At Telent, we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage diverse perspectives across our teams.

We are guided by our values and behaviours:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focussed

Join us and help deliver critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

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