Assistant Project Manager

Claudio Leoni Press Office; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their team. This role involves supporting the delivery of various refurbishment and new-build projects within the education, healthcare, and commercial sectors. The successful candidate will manage schedules, assist with cost control, and prepare reports while liaising with stakeholders. Offering a supportive environment with clear career progression, this opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to advance their careers in project management and construction consultancy.

Benefits

Salary between £28,000 - £38,000

Supportive APC/chartership mentoring

Regular salary reviews

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contribution

Clear promotion path

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or a related subject.
• 1-3 years' experience working in a similar role.
• Experience in education, healthcare or commercial projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of multiple projects with management of schedules and cost control.
• Preparing reports and liaising with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attending site meetings and supporting design coordination.

Skills

Confident communicator

Good organisational skills

Enthusiastic and career-driven

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related subject

1-3 years' experience as Assistant Project Manager

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Project Manager to join a well-established consultancy based in Birmingham. This respected firm is renowned for delivering excellence across the education, healthcare and commercial sectors. With a focus on high-quality service and continued professional development, they offer a great environment for an Assistant Project Manager looking to grow their career.

The successful Assistant Project Manager will work alongside experienced professionals on a variety of refurbishment and new-build projects. With a strong project pipeline heading into 2026, this is an excellent time for an Assistant Project Manager to get involved in fast-paced, complex schemes with clear progression routes towards Project Manager level.

The Assistant Project Manager's role

The Assistant Project Manager will support the delivery of multiple projects, managing schedules, assisting with cost control, preparing reports and liaising with stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle. This includes attending site meetings, supporting design coordination, and ensuring work is completed to the highest standards.

Working under senior leadership, the Assistant Project Manager will be exposed to all project stages and expected to take initiative in managing day-to-day activities and driving project progress.

Required Qualifications

• A degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or a related subject
• 1-3 years' experience working as an Assistant Project Manager or similar
• Experience within education, healthcare or commercial projects is desirable
• Confident communicator with good organisational skillsEnthusiastic and career driven, ideally working towards chartership (RICS, APM or CIOB)

In Return?

• £28,000 - £38,000
• Supportive APC/chartership mentoring
• Regular salary reviews
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Clear promotion path

Keywords

Assistant Project Manager | Birmingham Construction | Education Projects | Commercial Sector | Healthcare Consultancy | Construction Consultancy