Job Description

up to 45,000.00 per annum Hybrid & flexible working - up to 2 days per week working from home with core hours, allowing you to flex your start and finish time. Annual Bonus 37.5 Hours pw - Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Private Medical Benefit, including dental and optical Life Insurance Scheme Company Pension Scheme (up to 9% company contribution) Employee Assistance Programme Corporate Gym & Discounts benefits
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 infrastructures over 25 years. We are looking for a highly skilled Assistant Technical Project Manager to join the team in Cardiff.

The Role

You will work across WEPCo's first College Campus, for Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) on the development of their two new campuses at Barry Waterfront and Cardiff Airport, South Wales. Your key responsibilities will be to assist in monitoring that the design and construction delivery is in accordance with the Project Agreement requirements and subsequently manage the operation of the asset.


Your technical expertise will be crucial as you will attend and contribute to technical and progress meetings to resolve design challenges and facilitate successful project delivery.


You will work collaboratively with the Technical Project Manager, assisting across design, construction, programme, cost, H&S, quality and community benefit delivery, and support the FM Service Provider in upholding robust health and safety procedures across all operational areas. You will Input into lifecycle discussions with specialists, to ensure the design continues to support Project Co's lifecycle strategy.


Key elements of this role include monitoring the construction programme and identify key risks and deadlines, assist in the Review and Design and Certification Procedures and working Work with the TPM during operational phase to ensure that the relevant Service Delivery Proposals of the hard FM Services provider are in place and understood prior to handover.

About you

Working to a strong values framework to foster an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement will be important to you. The WEPCo projects are of significant importance to the local community, and you will be passionate about helping to drive their performance.


You will possess strong communication skills, as you will be required to act as Project Co representative in technical matters and liaise confidentially with a variety of stakeholders including CAVC, Welsh Government, contractors, LTA's and others. You will value strong working partnerships and ensure high levels of client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.


The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge across design, construction and building systems (including M&E and ideally BIM), along with proven project and risk management skills. Experience working within public sector infrastructure, particularly PPP/PFI models, is highly valued, as is familiarity with CDM regulations and health and safety compliance. Strong reporting, problem-solving and budget tracking skills are essential, alongside adaptability in dynamic environments. A background in development, technical consultancy or construction is preferred, with some understanding of FM operations and lifecycle strategy considered beneficial.


You will be analytical, with exceptional communication & problem-solving skills that you can apply in a complex matrixed organisation. You will value data driven information and have an ability to interpret and report accurately, including presenting to the board when required regarding permits and consents, design and construction risks.


The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, or equivalent experience/training in Project Management.


A comprehensive understanding of project companies, SPV's and complex project documentation in this environment is highly desirable.

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:

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Supportive -

We embrace partnership working. +

Ethical -

We act with integrity.
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Innovative -

We take ownership for understanding and improving FIM.
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Ambitious -

We continually strive to deliver the best possible service.
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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.