Assistant Project Manager

Ernest And Florent LTD; Hersden; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Construction Consultancy near Canterbury is seeking an ambitious Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of residential and education projects. This role involves assisting with project planning, budget management, and stakeholder coordination. Ideal candidates will have experience in the sector and a relevant degree. The position offers a salary package of £40,000-£50,000, career development opportunities, and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Travel to site covered

Quarterly company social events

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Some experience in the Residential or Education sector is ideal.
• A strong desire to learn and grow your skillset.
• Understanding of New Build and Refurbishment projects.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and scheduling.
• Assist in budget management and cost control.
• Organize meetings between clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with contractors and external parties.
• Contribute towards risk assessments.
• Conduct site visits with the Project Manager team.

Skills

Experience in Residential sector

Experience in Education sector

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ambition to learn

Education

Relevant BSc/MSc in Project Management

Job description

Overview

I am supporting a modern, boutique Construction Consultancy based near Canterbury, Kent who are searching for an ambitious, driven Assistant Project Manager to join their hardworking and professional team and offer support towards the delivery of schemes in the Residential and Education sector.

The Company

The Assistant Project Manager will be joining a close-knit Consultancy based nearby to Canterbury that are experts in delivering schemes within the Residential and Education sector. The Assistant Project Manager will be working closely with a tight-knit Project Management team with the type of schemes varying from New Build and Refurbishments. The Assistant Project Manager will be working on projects with contract values as high as £60m.

The Assistant Project Manager role

The Assistant Project Manager will be providing support to the senior members within the Project Management and wider team through the whole lifecycle of current projects. The Consultancy are renowned for providing strong career growth and development opportunities towards Assistant Project Managers.

You will be responsible for

• Supporting project planning and scheduling
• Assist in budget management and cost control
• Organising meetings between client and stakeholders
• Coordinating with contractors, subcontractors and other external parties
• Contribute towards risk assessments and mitigation strategies
• Regular site visits with Project Manager team to assess project progress

Assistant Project Manager requirements

• Some experience in Residential or Education sector would be ideal
• Commutable to Canterbury, Kent
• A relevant BSc/MSc in Project Management would be ideal
• A strong desire to learn and grow your skillset
• Understanding of New Build and Refurbishment projects
• Confident, ambitious individual
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

What would be offered

• £40,000-£50,000 per annum salary package
• 25 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Hybrid offered
• Travel to site covered
• Quarterly company social events
• Career development and training provided
• Good work environment

How to apply

If you are an ambitious Assistant Project Manager who is searching for an exciting opportunity within a growing, successful Construction Consultancy, please contact Luca Beltrami at Ernest and Florent.

(Reference: LB)