Assistant Project Manager

• Salary: Up to £45,000 + Annual Bonus
• Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week
• Location: Role is based in the Warrington Office, but you will be required to travel regularly to north Wales for the project. Hybrid (up to 2 days WFH).
• Benefits:

25 days AL + BH, Life Insurance, Pension Scheme, up to 9% employer contribution, Private Medical Benefit including dental and optical, EAP, salary sacrifice schemes, gym & retailer discounts.

FIM (Fulcrum Infrastructure Management) is a management services company, managing social infrastructure assets on behalf of our parent company; global infrastructure investment company, Meridiam.

Our Welsh Education Partnership asset (WEPCo) is a joint venture and long-term partnership between the Development Bank of Wales (The Welsh Government) and Meridiam, with a view to design, build, finance, operate and maintain educational infrastructure over 25 years. The WEP teams’ role is to facilitate the delivery of new schools and colleges in Wales using the Mutual Investment Model (MIM) developed by the Welsh Government to finance major capital projects.

We have successfully delivered three primary schools and an all-through school, which are in operation, and our first two College campuses are now in construction.We have two further Colleges in development with construction due to commence in 2027.

We are looking for a suitably skilled Assistant Project Manager, with experience in the delivery of construction projects, ideally education, to join our team.

For more information on our projects please see https://wepco.co.uk

Key Requirements (Overview)

• Experience supporting the development, design, construction or delivery of infrastructure or built environment projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles including programme management, risk management and stakeholder coordination.
• Knowledge of construction processes, building fabric and health & safety legislation, including CDM regulations.
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, public sector bodies and delivery partners.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Construction, Engineering, Surveying, Project Management, Property or a related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for business travel.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Director and working closely with the wider WEPCo team, the Assistant Project Manager will support the successful development, procurement, delivery and operation of education infrastructure projects across Wales.

You will assist in coordinating project activities throughout the project lifecycle, from design development and planning through construction, commissioning and operational handover. Working across WEPCo and the dedicated project companies established to deliver individual schemes, you will help manage project programmes, coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, support procurement and approvals processes, monitor project performance and contribute to effective risk management and governance.

The role will involve working with a wide range of stakeholders including contractors, consultants, local authorities, Welsh Government representatives, funding partners and independent advisors. You may also support multiple projects at varying stages of development and construction simultaneously, helping to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

About you

You will be a motivated and organised project professional with experience within construction, infrastructure development, technical consultancy or the built environment. You understand project delivery processes and enjoy working in collaborative partnerships to achieve successful outcomes. You have strong coordination and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with contractors, consultants, clients and public sector organisations.

You are analytical, detail-oriented and capable of managing competing priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism. You will bring knowledge of project and programme management, risk management, reporting and budget monitoring, alongside a good understanding of construction processes and health and safety requirements. Experience within PPP/PFI environments, social infrastructure projects, facilities management or BIM-enabled projects would be advantageous but is not essential.

Above all, you are committed to delivering high-quality projects, building positive relationships and making a meaningful contribution to education infrastructure across Wales.

Why work for FIM?

We believe that our people are our most valuable asset, and that creating an environment for our employees that aligns with our core values, is essential to the success of the business. As such we offer industry leading benefits such as private medical benefit, enhanced pension contributions, flexible working options and more.

FIM provide services to a range of project companies and therefore there is significant opportunity for colleagues to progress and gain experience within a range of projects across the UK.

Our Values

• Supportive - We embrace partnership working.
• Ethical - We act with integrity.
• Innovative - We take ownership for understanding and improving FIM.
• Ambitious - We continually strive to deliver the best possible service.
• Passionate - We are proud of the part we play in FIM & the service we deliver.

Application Process

• Application & CV Screening.
• First stage interview with Project Director & TM.
• Second stage interview with Asset CEO & Head of HR.

As part of this interview process, you will be required to complete a Profiling Assessment.