Assistant Project Manager

Morris & Spottiswood; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support complex projects. This role offers the chance to work closely with clients and develop project management skills. Candidates should have an academic background in construction or relevant experience. The position provides a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment, along with professional development and support to advance to a Project Manager role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Long-term career progression opportunities

Private Health Care

5% Employer pension contributions

33 days holiday plus extra ½ day for birthday

Qualifications

• Academic qualification in construction or related discipline, or equivalent on-site experience.
• Experience supporting projects across multiple phases.
• Strong communication skills in client-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Project Manager in managing construction projects.
• Assist in coordinating site activities and monitoring progress.
• Act as a professional point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Independent work ethic

IT literate (Microsoft Office)

Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Education

Academic qualification in construction or equivalent experience

Job description

Location: London (Site & Office Based with Hybrid Working)

Department: Key Accounts

Reporting to: Senior Project Manager

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Morris & Spottiswood are one of the UK's leading providers of fit-out, refurbishment, M&E, facilities management and construction services. As a proudly family-owned business, we’ve built our reputation on delivering quality without cutting corners. We aim high, act responsibly, and place real value on our people and clients.

Over the past year, we’ve significantly expanded our presence in London and the South of England. This growth is driven by long-term client relationships, a strong project pipeline, and a commitment to doing things properly.

The Role

We are recruiting an Assistant Project Manager to join our London team, working on high-profile projects for a blue‑chip client. This role is specifically designed for someone who wants to progress into a Project Manager position and is ready to learn by doing.

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you will support the delivery of complex construction projects from inception through to completion. You’ll be exposed to all stages of the project lifecycle, working closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams, while developing the technical, commercial, and leadership skills required to manage projects independently in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Project Manager in the day‑to‑day management of construction projects, ensuring delivery in line with client and company standards
• Assist in coordinating site activities, monitoring progress, and reporting on programme, quality, and risk
• Act as a professional point of contact for clients and stakeholders, helping to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Support project documentation, reporting, and internal governance processes
• Learn and apply construction methodologies, systems, and procedures aligned with client requirements
• Contribute to problem‑solving on live projects, escalating issues appropriately and proactively
• Develop the skills and confidence to take on increased responsibility, with the aim of managing projects independently over time

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Academic qualification in construction or a related discipline, or equivalent on‑site experience
• Experience supporting projects across multiple phases, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and presentation skills, particularly in client‑facing environments
• Professional, organised, and able to operate with a degree of independence while taking direction when required
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, live construction environment
• IT literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with programming or software development is desirable but not essential; a willingness to learn is key

Personal Attributes

• Ambitious, proactive, and keen to build a long‑term career in project management
• Confident engaging with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure
• High standards, strong work ethic, and a genuine interest in delivering quality outcomes

Career Development & Training

We invest in our people. You’ll receive structured training, mentoring from experienced Project Managers, and exposure to complex, high‑value projects. This role offers a clear and supported pathway to becoming a Project Manager within Morris & Spottiswood.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working model
• Long‑term career progression opportunities
• Supportive, professional team environment
• The chance to work on high‑profile projects for a blue‑chip client
• Private Health Care
• 5% Employer pension contributions
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + an extra ½ day off for your birthday

Valuing People at Morris & Spottiswood

Morris & Spottiswood is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. One of our core values is to ‘Value People’. We are passionate about investing in people and genuinely take care about what we do and how we do it. This ensures that the working environment, staff, suppliers and the communities we serve always remain at the front‑of‑mind.

Put simply, a diverse and inclusive workforce opens our business up to a much wider talent pool and greater innovation and creativity through teams with different experiences, backgrounds and education. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful team.