Assistant Construction Project Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment; East Midlands, Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Construction Project Manager to join their Leicester office. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to work on diverse projects while receiving structured training and APC support. With over a century of experience, the consultancy provides a supportive environment where you can grow professionally. You will assist senior project managers in various tasks, including procurement, contract administration, and project planning. If you are looking for a role that combines professional growth with varied project exposure, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Structured training and APC support

Hybrid working available after probation

Career development opportunities

Varied project exposure

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or relevant experience preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support senior project managers on various projects.
• Assist with procurement, contract administration, and planning.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Project Software Proficiency

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Relevant Industry Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

Our client, a leading UK-based construction consultancy, is seeking an Assistant Construction Project Manager to join their Leicester office. With over 100 employees and multiple offices across the UK, they provide professional services in project management, cost consultancy, building surveying, health & safety, and principal designer roles.

Operating for over 100 years, they deliver expert services across a broad range of sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, residential, industrial, leisure, retail, and infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain exposure to a wide variety of projects while developing their career within a highly reputable consultancy.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate will hold a construction-related degree OR have some relevant industry experience either through a placement year or post-graduate work in a consultancy or client-side environment (construction).

Assistant Construction Project Manager Salary & Benefits

• Structured training and APC support
• Hybrid working available following probation
• Career development within a well-established consultancy
• Varied project exposure across the Midlands

Assistant Construction Project Manager Job Overview

• Supporting senior project managers on a wide range of projects across public and private sectors
• Assisting with procurement, contract administration, and project planning
• Monitoring project progress and attending site and client meetings
• Preparing reports and maintaining project documentation
• Liaising with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery
• Supporting risk assessments, programming, and feasibility studies
• Working on live projects at different stages of the construction process

Assistant Construction Project Manager Job Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline OR previous experience in a consultancy or client-side environment preferred
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive, professional approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project software
• Full UK driving licence

This is a great opportunity to join a respected consultancy offering professional growth, diverse project exposure, and a supportive working environment within their Leicester team.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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