The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is responsible to Project Manager and has a key role in supporting the overall management and coordination of this capital infrastructure project. Our Client has a requirement for an Assistant Project Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Glasgow. (HYBRID ROLE) Role Purpose: The assistant project manager assists in strategic planning, risk management, and quality control throughout the project lifecycle. Effective communication with stakeholders, contractors, and team members is paramount, as is the ability to adapt to unforeseen challenges and changes in project scope. This position requires a strong understanding of project management principles and a proactive approach to problem-solving, contributing to the successful execution of capital infrastructure initiatives. The candidate will be required to deliver at pace and demonstrate effective application of programme and project management skills, tools and techniques. Job Role Responsibilities: Support the PM in the management and administration of the contract. Support the PM to manage financial performance of projects to control expenditure against approved project budgets. Support the PM in undertaking project assurance and gateway reviews across the portfolio at key stages to evaluate progress, compliance, and probability of delivery to provide confidence to senior management, customers, and key stakeholders. Accountable for complying with all agreed Client processes and operating procedures and particularly those which are detailed under key infrastructure process. Monitors the performance of the organisation, technical support providers and supply chain, in terms of meeting their contractual obligations. Maintains productive relationships with the supply chain throughout the execution of the contract. Review and critique duration and cost estimates for the activities (reviewing and updating these at relevant points) and identifies critical dates relevant to the events. Monitors financial performance throughout the project and prepares reports for stakeholders in line with organisational requirements. Obtains estimates for the costs of activities, events and overheads. Applies metrics to identify cost trends and to update estimates of final costs. Reviews proposed changes and determines their high-level impact, requesting further information or clarification where necessary. Assesses all options relating to the proposed changes and estimates their impacts. Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications: NEC awareness Minimum 5 years post graduate experience Engineering technical qualifications, or project management qualifications. Desireables NEC PM accreditation Membership of Relevant professional body M&E background Educated to degree level Attained APM PMQ or greater. Company information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.