Assistant Project Manager

Konker; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy is seeking a Graduate / Assistant Project Manager to join their team in Birmingham. This role offers exposure to various projects in hotel and commercial refurbishment. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, some experience in a consulting environment, and a drive to pursue professional qualifications like APM. The role includes supporting project delivery and maintaining client relationships while fostering growth in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Excellent culture and supportive team environment

APM professional development funding

Genuine progression opportunities

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Additional company benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline, ideally RICS accredited.
• 1–2 years of experience in a construction consultancy is preferable.
• Interest in pursuing APM or RICS accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a variety of projects countrywide.
• Support senior managers in all project phases.
• Attend client meetings and provide updates.
• Conduct contract administration and tendering.
• Collaborate with teams for successful project delivery.
• Maintain client relationships and service standards.
• Travel to project sites across the UK.

Skills

Confident communicator

Positive attitude

Education

Degree in Construction or Project Management

Job description

Graduate / Assistant Project Manager (RICS / Construction)

Birmingham (office / site based with 1 day WFH)

£27,000 – £35,000 DOE

• Excellent culture and supportive team environment
• APM professional development funding
• Genuine progression opportunities and structured career path
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Additional company benefits package
• Exposure to a wide range of nationwide projects

Are you a recent graduate or early-career Project Manager ready to accelerate your career in construction consultancy? This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected, high-performing project management team working on hotel, leisure, and commercial refurbishment schemes across the UK. You’ll be part of a close knit team that punches above its weight in the industry, offering you hands-on experience, strong mentorship, and real responsibility from day one.

This role is perfect for someone ambitious, proactive, and keen to develop within a supportive environment that values growth, collaboration, and professional development. You’ll gain exposure to full project lifecycles from inception to completion while being encouraged to pursue your APM qualifications and shape a rewarding long-term career in Project Management.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in delivering a variety of commercial, leisure, and logistics projects nationwide
• Support senior Project Managers in managing projects from conception through to completion
• Attend client and site meetings, providing updates and progress reports
• Undertake contract administration and tendering duties
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery
• Maintain strong client relationships and uphold excellent service standards
• Be willing to travel regularly across the UK to visit project sites

About You:

• Degree qualified in a Construction or Project Management-related discipline (RICS accredited preferred)
• Ideally 1–2 years’ experience in a construction consultancy or similar environment
• Working towards or interested in pursuing professional accreditation (APM, RICS, CIOB)
• Confident communicator with a positive, can-do attitude
• Must have a full driving licence and own transport

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