Assistant Project Manager

About this job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Council's Capital Delivery and Planned Works Team as an Assistant Project Manager within the Homes and Assets Division.

The team is responsible for delivering a diverse range of projects across the Council's property portfolio, helping to maintain, improve and maximise the value of our homes and assets while supporting wider strategic objectives.

This role offers an excellent development opportunity for individuals looking to build or expand their project management experience. Working alongside experienced project professionals, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of capital works projects, engaging with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard.

This Assistant Project Manager role offers an excellent secondment opportunity to develop and enhance project management knowledge and experience while making a valuable contribution to the Council's priority projects and services. We welcome applications from colleagues who can demonstrate strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.

Special requirements for this post

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will ideally hold, or be working towards, a relevant project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, or CIOB, or a qualification related to asset management. You will have experience working within the construction, assets, housing, or a related environment, with the ability to demonstrate transferable skills and an understanding of project delivery principles. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will be well organised, proactive, and committed to developing their project management knowledge and experience within the role.

Experience in capital delivery, construction, housing services, or leaseholder consultation would be advantageous; however, we encourage applications from individuals who can demonstrate transferable skills and a willingness to learn and develop within the role.

About you

We are seeking a customer-focused and motivated individual with a relevant professional qualification, or equivalent experience, to join our team. In this role, you will support the management and delivery of a range of projects focused on the construction, refurbishment, adaptation, and maintenance of Council assets, ensuring they contribute to corporate priorities and asset management objectives.

Working collaboratively with project managers, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders, you will help ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, represent value for money, and achieve agreed outcomes within established timescales and budgets. You will apply project management principles and techniques to support effective planning, procurement, monitoring, and reporting activities. The successful candidate will have experience of working within a construction, housing, asset management, or related environment and be able to demonstrate an understanding of project delivery processes.

Experience supporting or managing capital projects, including planning, procurement, contract management, engagement with residents, and performance monitoring, would be advantageous. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills who can build effective working relationships, contribute positively to a team environment, and adopt a proactive approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a commitment to continuous improvement, helping the team deliver high-quality services and successful outcomes for residents and stakeholders.

About us

Barking & Dagenham is changing. It Starts Here.

Think you know Barking and Dagenham? Think again. While this small corner of east London might have a reputation for needing development, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find active communities and a place that consistently punches above its weight. The borough is changing – and changing for the better. And It Starts Here.

Yes, the borough has its challenges. But it’s on the cusp of something exciting. With one of the youngest populations in the country, ambitions are high and rightly so. 98% of our schools are rated Good or Outstanding and every year more of our talented teenagers get into Russell Group Universities and hotly sought after apprenticeship schemes.

We have award winning parks, centuries old manor houses full of relics and artifacts you can go and see, and the ruins of one of Anglo-Saxon England's most powerful and wealthiest religious sites. We’re even bringing beavers and white storks to the borough to help rewild the local landscape and boost biodiversity.

Over the past few years, we’ve been working hard to improve how we deliver services and support our community. From tackling inequality to making sure our services are the best they can be, we’re focused on what matters most to local people.

We’re creating the conditions for people to thrive - so everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, feel proud to call this place home, and be part of something bigger.

#ItStartsHere - with our streets, our schools, our neighbourhoods. And with your application to join our determined team who are passionate about doing what’s best for the future of Barking and Dagenham.

As an Investors in People Gold Award employer, we’re serious about supporting our staff. From flexible working, professional training and career development to wellbeing initiatives, we want our people to feel valued and supported in everything they do.

Our values, known as

• DRIVE, shape how we work: Deliver our best every day – and do what we promise
• Respond in a prompt, positive way to our community’s needs
• Inspire others with our attitudes and actions
• Value people for who they are and what they can do
• Engage with others to improve our resilience and flexibility We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences

Additional Information

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support at any stage, please contact the Hiring Manager to discuss your needs.

For an informal chat about this role, please contact the recruiting manager Terry Wood or email terry.wood@lbbd.gov.uk