Assistant Construction Manager

Aldwych Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is recruiting a Junior/Assistant Construction Manager to join its on-site delivery team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction graduate or someone with 1–2 years' site experience to develop under the guidance of experienced Construction Managers.

You'll work alongside seasoned managers across a range of projects, gain hands-on experience from start to finish, and receive structured mentoring to take on increasing responsibility as you grow.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Construction Management or related construction discipline.
• Ideally 1–2 years' experience with a main contractor or completion of a graduate programme.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the day-to-day management of construction projects on site.
• Supporting site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard.
• Coordinating subcontractors and monitoring progress.
• Helping manage site logistics, quality control and health & safety.
• Attending site meetings and liaising with clients, consultants and the wider project team.
• Producing site reports and maintaining project documentation.
• Learning all aspects of site management with structured mentoring from experienced professionals.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Construction Management degree

Job description

Junior / Assistant Construction Manager

Location: London (Site Based)

Salary: Negotiable (DOE)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (site-based).

An established and growing main contractor is looking to recruit a Junior or Assistant Construction Manager to join their delivery team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction graduate or someone with 1-2 years' site experience who is looking to develop their career under the guidance of experienced Construction Managers.

This role would suit someone who is eager to learn, proactive in their approach, and looking for a business that will invest in their long-term development.

The Role

Working alongside experienced Construction Managers, you'll gain hands-on experience across a range of construction projects, supporting the successful delivery of works from start to finish. You'll be mentored throughout your development, taking on increasing responsibility as your experience grows.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the day-to-day management of construction projects on site.
• Supporting site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard.
• Coordinating subcontractors and monitoring progress.
• Helping manage site logistics, quality control and health & safety.
• Attending site meetings and liaising with clients, consultants and the wider project team.
• Producing site reports and maintaining project documentation.
• Learning all aspects of site management with structured mentoring from experienced professionals.

About You

• Degree qualified in Construction Management or a related construction discipline.
• Ideally 1-2 years' experience with a main contractor, or completion of a graduate programme, apprenticeship or placement year.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Keen to build a long-term career in site and construction management.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and able to work well within a team.
• Full UK driving licence is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Salary negotiable depending on experience.
• Excellent mentoring and career development.
• Clear progression into Construction Management.
• Opportunity to work on high-quality construction projects.
• Stable, growing contractor with a supportive team culture.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.