Assistant Project Manager

Build Maintain Recruit Limited; Great Bentley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Mentoring support

Professional development

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Annual leave

Membership fees paid

Job summary

Build Maintain Recruit Limited is recruiting an Assistant Project Manager for its Bristol team. You will work alongside experienced Project Managers, supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio across sectors and receiving structured mentoring to progress to a Project Manager role.

You’ll join a growing consultancy offering hybrid working, professional development and exposure to high-profile projects. A drive for professional accreditation and a proactive approach are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator or Graduate Project Manager in construction consultancy, client-side organisation or contractor environment.
• Degree in a related construction discipline.
• Good understanding of the construction project lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to learn and progress towards professional accreditation (APM, RICS or CIOB).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of construction projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Assist with project planning, programming and reporting.
• Coordinate project teams and maintain project documentation.
• Attend client, contractor and design team meetings.
• Monitor project costs, programmes and key deliverables.
• Identify project risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Assist with procurement activities and contract administration.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Time management

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Project Management

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Building Surveying

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Are you an ambitious Assistant Project Manager looking to develop your career with a leading construction consultancy? Our client is a well‑established, multi‑disciplinary property and construction consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality projects across a wide range of sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Assistant Project Manager to join their expanding Bristol team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced Project Managers, gain exposure to exciting projects from inception through to completion, and receive structured support to progress your career into a Project Manager role.

The Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll support the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction projects, working closely with clients, consultants and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of construction projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Assisting with project planning, programming and reporting.
• Coordinating project teams and maintaining project documentation.
• Attending client, contractor and design team meetings.
• Monitoring project costs, programmes and key deliverables.
• Identifying project risks and supporting mitigation strategies.
• Assisting with procurement activities and contract administration.
• Building strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across a variety of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, public sector and mixed‑use developments.

About You

We're looking for a motivated individual who is eager to develop a long‑term career in project management within the built environment.

Ideally you’ll have:

• Experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator or Graduate Project Manager within a construction consultancy, client‑side organisation or contractor environment.
• A degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• A good understanding of the construction project lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Working towards or interested in gaining professional accreditation with APM, RICS or CIOB.
• A full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Structured mentoring and professional development.
• Support towards APM, RICS or CIOB accreditation.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a broad range of prestigious projects.
• Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Generous annual leave.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• A collaborative, supportive and people‑focused working environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing consultancy that is committed to developing its people and providing a clear pathway for career progression.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your project management career and work on exciting construction projects across the South West and beyond, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.