Assistant Project Manager

Workspace Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Workspace Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Surveying and Development team and drive refurbishment, capex and improvement projects across our portfolio. You will coordinate with asset managers, contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver on time, on budget and to Workspace standards.

In this role you’ll manage projects from planning and procurement through to handover, oversee schedules, budgets and risk, and promote a strong health and safety culture across sites.

Job description

We're looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our Surveying and Development team and play a key role in delivering refurbishment, capital expenditure, and improvement projects across the Workspace portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction or property professional who enjoys managing multiple projects, working with a wide range of stakeholders, and seeing projects through from concept to completion.

As part of the team, you'll lead the delivery of a variety of projects, typically ranging from £25k to £2m, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with Workspace standards. You'll manage projects from initial planning and procurement through to handover, while acting as a trusted advisor on construction-related matters across our estate. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse commercial property portfolio, delivering everything from customer unit refurbishments and communal area upgrades to plant replacement and wider capital works programmes. You'll work closely with Asset Managers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to help shape and enhance the Workspace customer experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the delivery of minor projects and refurbishment programmes across the Workspace portfolio.


• Managing customer unit refurbishments, communal area upgrades, dilapidation works, and plant replacement projects.


• Acting as Lead Project Manager and Contract Administrator, ensuring projects are delivered in line with Workspace standards.


• Preparing schedules of works, tender documentation, budgets, programmes, and project approvals.


• Procuring and managing contractors, consultants, and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.


• Supporting contract administration, including JCT contracts, purchase orders, and financial governance processes.


• Monitoring project costs, programmes, risks, and quality to ensure successful delivery.


• Coordinating statutory applications and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.


• Conducting site visits and maintaining regular communication with project stakeholders.


• Promoting a positive health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and company policies.


• Maintaining accurate project records, property data, drawings, and documentation.


• Supporting Senior Project Managers and the Head of Department with wider property and estate improvement initiatives.

What You'll Need

• Proven project management experience within construction, property, refurbishment, or the built environment.


• Experience delivering commercial or industrial property projects from inception through to completion.


• Strong understanding of building construction, contracts, project delivery, and property-related legislation.


• Good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements, including CDM regulations.


• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, costs, and identifying value-engineering opportunities.


• Experience preparing scopes of works, tender documentation, and contractor evaluations.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.


• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience using AutoCAD.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise competing deadlines.


• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with wider teams.

Desirable

• Degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Real Estate Project Management, or a related discipline.


• Experience acting as Contract Administrator on refurbishment or construction projects.


• Experience managing JCT construction contracts.


• Experience leading project teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.

This role requires you to be in the office and travel across sites in the Workspace portfolio.

You must be authorised to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

The Company

As a member of the Workspace family, you are part of a team responsible for the office space of 4,000 of the capital’s brightest businesses. We’re far more than a serviced office landlord – we offer an environment that puts community first.

Our vibrant internal culture empowers our employees to give exceptional customer service and thrive in their role. This has led to 91 percent of our employees saying they would recommend Workspace as a great place to work, 88 percent saying they are proud to work for the company, and 91 percent praising Workspace’s commitment to environment and social responsibility.

Our focus on our social and environmental responsibilities is a source of great pride, from our approach to property renovation to our Carbon Net Zero commitment and neighbourhood programmes.