Assistant Project Manager

Hampshire Recruitment Group LTD; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Structured career progression

Ongoing training and professional发展

Job summary

Hampshire Recruitment Group LTD is seeking an ambitious Assistant Project Manager near Eastbourne, East Sussex. You will support delivery of construction and infrastructure projects through pre-construction to completion, gaining exposure to planning, procurement, and site operations.

The role offers a salary of 30,000 - 40,000 plus a company car or car allowance and benefits, with structured progression into Project Management and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Studies, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or related discipline.
• Some previous construction experience through employment, placement year, internship, site engineering, project coordination, or assistant management roles.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive and career-driven attitude.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of construction processes and project delivery.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning and programme management.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.
• Monitor project progress, costs, and performance.
• Support procurement and materials scheduling.
• Attend site meetings and produce project documentation.
• Assist with health, safety, and quality compliance.
• Manage project records, reports, and client correspondence.
• Support Project Managers with commercial and contractual administration.
• Help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Construction-related degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

East Sussex 30,000 - 40,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance + Benefits

A well-established and rapidly growing specialist electrical infrastructure contractor is seeking an ambitious Assistant Project Manager to join its delivery team based near Eastbourne.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Graduate or early-career construction professional who has already gained some practical site or project experience and is looking to develop a long-term career in project management within the construction and infrastructure sector.

Working alongside experienced Project Managers, the successful candidate will support the delivery of multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, gaining exposure to project planning, commercial administration, client liaison, procurement, and site operations.

The Role

The Assistant Project Manager will support the successful delivery of a range of construction and infrastructure projects, including:

• Assisting with project planning and programme management
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams
• Monitoring project progress, costs, and performance
• Supporting procurement and materials scheduling
• Attending site meetings and producing project documentation
• Assisting with health, safety, and quality compliance
• Managing project records, reports, and client correspondence
• Supporting Project Managers with commercial and contractual administration
• Helping ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget

Candidate Requirements

The company is keen to speak with candidates who possess:

• A degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Studies, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline
• Some previous construction experience through employment, placement year, internship, site engineering, project coordination, or assistant management roles
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and career-driven attitude
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Understanding of construction processes and project delivery
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer?

• Salary of 30,000 - 40,000
• Company car or car allowance
• Structured career progression into Project Management
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Exposure to high-profile infrastructure and construction projects
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Long-term career prospects within a growing business

This position would suit a motivated construction graduate or junior construction professional looking to take the next step in their career and gain hands‑on experience in a project management environment with genuine opportunities for progression.