Assistant Project Manager

EH20 group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction consultancy in Hampshire is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with 2-3 years' experience in project management. The role includes supporting senior managers, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with project standards. This position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and extensive benefits, including 38 days of annual leave and strong support for professional chartership.

Benefits

Hybrid working with flexible hours

38 days annual leave including public holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Life cover (3x salary)

Wellbeing support

Training and social event opportunities

Responsibilities

• Support senior project managers across multiple projects.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation and reports.
• Assist with tendering and procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Contribute to sustainability and best practice initiatives.

Skills

2 years' experience in construction consultancy project management

Working towards chartered status (RICS, APM, or CIOB)

Strong understanding of project processes and contract administration

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Proficiency in MS Project or Asta Powerproject

Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel

Education

Degree in construction, engineering, or project management

Tools

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join a well‑established, forward‑thinking construction consultancy in Hampshire. The role is ideal for someone with 2-3 years' experience in consultancy project management.

This role offers hybrid working, strong support towards professional chartership, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

About the Role

You will assist with:

• Pre‑ and post‑contract project management tasks.
• Programme and risk management, stakeholder engagement, and project reporting.
• Contract administration (experience with NEC or JCT advantageous).
• Supporting small to medium capital projects across the South Coast region.
• Working on a mix of commercial, residential, and public sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Support senior project managers across multiple projects.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation and reports.
• Assist with tendering and procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Contribute to sustainability and best practice initiatives within projects.

Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years' experience in construction consultancy project management.
• Working towards chartered status (RICS, APM, or CIOB).
• Strong understanding of project processes and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Project or Asta Powerproject is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the South Coast.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a construction, engineering, or project management-related discipline.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexible hours.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 38 days annual leave including public holidays, plus your birthday off.
• 6% employer pension contribution and life cover (3x salary).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Wellbeing support and virtual GP access.
• Opportunities for training, volunteering, and social events