Assistant Construction Project Manager

Manchester Arndale; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is looking for an Assistant Construction Project Manager to support the delivery of construction projects across Scotland. The ideal candidate has some construction coordination experience and strong communication skills, with the opportunity to lead smaller projects independently. This hands-on role promotes teamwork and requires Security Clearance to NPPV/1.

Qualifications

• Some experience in construction or project coordination required.
• Working knowledge of health and safety standards preferred.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating capital works project delivery.
• Take the lead on smaller construction projects.
• Support pre-start meetings and site inspections.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Construction Project Manager to support the delivery of construction projects within the Police Scotland contract at OCS. This role will assist in managing a diverse portfolio of projects across Scotland, ranging from £20k to £500k, including refurbishments, roofing, and civils.

Working closely with the Construction Project Manager and wider delivery teams, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and to high standards of quality. You will also take the lead on smaller projects, managing them independently from initiation to completion.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone looking to grow their career in construction project management within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The prospective candidate will obtain Non-Police Personnel Vetting Standards (NPPV) Level 1 in order to be considered for this role

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating capital works project delivery through vetted and accredited supply chains.
• Take the lead on smaller construction projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Support pre-start meetings, technical inspections, handovers, and site walkarounds.
• Help maintain project documentation including CPPs, H&S documents, and variation logs.
• Monitor sub-contractor performance and ensure resources are aligned with project needs.
• Contribute to programme management and scheduling of project activities.
• Assist in stakeholder communications and promote a collaborative, one-team approach.
• Support the implementation of community initiatives and SME engagement.
• Help manage commercial risk in line with OCS procedures and policies.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations for internal and client stakeholders.

About You:

• Some experience in construction or project coordination, ideally within hard services or small works.
• Working knowledge of health and safety standards (IOSH or SMSTS desirable).
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and construction phase planning.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Security Clearance to NPPV/1 will be a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Full driving licence essential.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.