Assistant Project Manager

Pegasus Search & Selection; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management consultancy based in Northampton is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support care home projects across the UK. This role offers an excellent opportunity for those looking to establish a career in project management, providing hands-on experience and a clear pathway to becoming a full Project Manager. Candidates should possess strong organisational and communication skills and have 1–4 years of experience in a related field. Hybrid working is available, making it an attractive position for aspiring professionals.

Benefits

Clear progression pathway

Mentorship from experienced Project Managers

Support with professional development

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 1–4 years’ experience in a construction or consultancy environment.
• Background in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or similar fields.
• Comfortable in client‑facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Project Managers in delivering care home and healthcare projects.
• Assisting with project programmes, risk registers, and reports.
• Maintaining clear communication with clients and contractors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client-facing abilities

Ambition to learn

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

Location: Northampton (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £30,000–£45,000 (depending on experience)

Sector: Care Homes / Healthcare

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

An established and growing project management consultancy based in Northampton is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of care home and healthcare projects across the Midlands and wider UK.

This role offers excellent exposure across the full project lifecycle and is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in project management within a supportive, development-focused environment.

You will work closely with experienced Project Managers, gaining hands‑on responsibility and structured support to progress into a full Project Manager role over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Project Managers in the delivery of care home and healthcare projects
• Assisting with project programmes, risk registers, reports and client documentation
• Attending project and design team meetings, taking minutes and tracking actions
• Supporting cost, quality and programme control across multiple projects
• Assisting with procurement activities and contractor coordination
• Maintaining clear communication with clients, consultants and contractors
• Supporting projects from pre‑construction through to completion and handover

About You

• 1–4 years’ experience in a construction or consultancy environment
• Background in Project Management, Assistant PM, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying or similar
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Keen to learn, develop and take on increased responsibility
• Comfortable working in a client‑facing role
• Ambition to progress into a full Project Manager position

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £30,000–£45,000, dependent on experience
• Clear and realistic progression pathway to Project Manager
• Hands‑on project exposure rather than admin‑only support
• Mentorship from experienced Project Managers
• Support with professional development and training
• Friendly, close‑knot consultancy environment
• Hybrid working with Northampton office base

Next Steps

If you’re currently working at Assistant Project Manager level (or operating at that level) and want a role with genuine development and career progression, this could be an excellent next step.

For a confidential discussion or to request further details, please get in touch.