Assistant Construction Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based construction consultancy is seeking an Assistant Construction Project Manager for their Leicester office. This role offers exposure to diverse projects and professional growth within a supportive team. Candidates should possess a construction-related degree or relevant experience.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Structured training and APC support

Career development

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or relevant experience required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Supporting senior project managers on public and private sector projects.
• Assisting with procurement, contract administration, and project planning.
• Preparing reports and maintaining project documentation.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Software

Job description

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 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 variety of projects while developing their career within a highly reputable consultancy.

The successful candidate will hold a construction-related degree or have relevant industry experience, such as through a placement year or post-graduate work in a consultancy or client-side environment (construction).

Assistant Construction Project Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Structured training and APC support
• Hybrid working 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 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
• Supporting risk assessments, programming, and feasibility studies
• Working on live projects at different stages of construction

Assistant Construction Project Manager Requirements

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

This role offers professional growth, diverse project exposure, and a supportive 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. We act as a recruitment agency for this vacancy, and by applying, you consent to processing your data, being contacted about our services, and submitting your CV for this role.