Assistant Project Manager

Mission 4 Recruitment; Hertford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Company pension

Training & development

Job summary

Mission 4 Recruitment in Hertford is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their Project Delivery Team. Based in a lovely office in the heart of Hertford, this role offers a clear path to a Project Manager within about two years. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in project administration or early-stage PM; full UK driving licence and willingness to travel UK-wide.

Salary £30,000–£45,000. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, private health insurance, life assurance, a company pension,

Qualifications

• 2+ years in project administration or early-stage PM; construction/acoustics/M&E/HVAC experience a bonus.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel UK-wide.
• Excellent communication, strong organisation and stakeholder management.
• Proactive, solution-focused and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day delivery, logistics, and Health & Safety paperwork.
• Act as a key contact for clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Assist with project scheduling, applications for payment, and technical requirements.
• Attend progress meetings and regularly update key stakeholders.
• Visit project sites across the UK (and occasionally Europe) to monitor progress.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Location: Hertford, SG14

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000

Working Hours: Monday - Friday (9am-5pm)

Job Code: MJ2336

Assistant Project Manager

Based in a lovely office right in the heart of Hertford, our client is a family-owned business with over 55 years of success under their belt. They’re a fantastic team who genuinely care about their people, making it a brilliantly supportive place to build your career.

Right now, they’re looking for a driven Assistant Project Manager to join their growing Project Delivery Team!

The ideal candidate will come from a background in project administration or early-stage project management, bringing great communication skills, a full UK driving licence, and a valid passport for the occasional trip abroad. If you’re proactive, love solving problems, and are excited to keep learning, you’ll fit right in.

With a clear pathway to step up to Project Manager within about two years, this is an exciting time to join the team and make the role your own.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day project delivery, logistics, and Health & Safety paperwork.
• Act as a key contact for clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to keep projects running smoothly.
• Assist with project scheduling, applications for payment, and technical requirements.
• Attend progress meetings and regularly update key stakeholders.
• Visit project sites across the UK (and occasionally Europe) to monitor progress and ensure seamless delivery.

Candidate Requirements:

• At least 2 years in project administration or early-stage project management (construction, acoustics, M&E, or HVAC experience is a bonus, but not essential).
• Full UK driving licence, valid passport, and willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally abroad (including overnight stays).
• Excellent communication, strong organisation, and effective stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and committed to continuous learning and personal development.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Private health insurance, life assurance (Death in Service), and a company pension scheme.
• Clear progression pathway to Project Manager within approximately two years.
• Support towards NVQ qualifications following probation, plus ongoing training and professional development.
• Regular company social events and a supportive team environment.