Assistant Project Manager

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Assistant Project Manager in Birmingham. You will support complex land and property-related projects, ensuring tasks are managed effectively and standards are met. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and strong organizational skills, along with the confidence to engage with team members, clients, and stakeholders. This opportunity allows you to develop expertise in a niche technical field within a growing department.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant industry or equivalent experience.
• Strong organisational skills to manage workload independently.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress across project tasks and report updates to the Project Manager.
• Maintain project documentation including databases, logs and plans.
• Support quality assurance processes to ensure high standards.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Confident communicator

Ability to read and interpret plans

Capable of coordinating multiple tasks

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant industry related degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Birmingham

Up to £36K P/A - Permanent

Major UK Projects

Pertemps is working with a leading provider of specialist land and property services to recruit an Assistant Project Manager for their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation delivering high-profile projects across the UK.

The Role

You will support the delivery of complex land and property‐related projects, working within a specialist team that provides critical data, mapping and project coordination for major national programmes. Reporting to a Project Manager, you will oversee allocated project tasks, maintain documentation, coordinate team activities and ensure work is completed to required standards.

This position requires a structured, detail‑driven approach and the confidence to engage with internal teams, stakeholders and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor progress across project tasks, reporting updates to the Project Manager.
• Maintain project documentation including databases, logs and plans.
• Allocate tasks to project team members and track performance, quality and productivity.
• Support quality assurance processes, ensuring deliverables meet required standards.
• Line manage junior team members and ensure appropriate training is in place.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and colleagues as required.
• Review technical outputs, plans and reports to ensure accuracy.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Relevant industry related degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload independently.
• Confident communicator with excellent written accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, maps or technical documentation.
• Capable of coordinating multiple tasks within deadlines.
• Able to motivate others and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Desirable

• Experience in land referencing, planning, compulsory purchase, GIS or related fields.
• Previous experience handling data production, quality control or report checking.
• Experience allocating tasks or supervising others.
• Comfortable handling challenging customer interactions professionally.

Why Apply?

You’ll join a specialist team working on nationally significant projects, with opportunities to develop expertise in a niche technical field and progress within a growing department.

Please click apply or contact Steve Tomlinson at Pertemps Birmingham Hagley Road.