Assistant Project Manager

Recruit Build Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected consultancy is looking for an Assistant Project Manager near Halifax. You will support the delivery of complex projects across multiple sectors. The ideal candidate has a degree or HND in a construction-related field, at least 4 years of experience, and strong project management skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 plus benefits, providing a great opportunity for career development in a quality-focused environment.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday + Pension

Laptop & Mobile Phone

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Opportunities for long-term development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in construction project management or technical coordination.
• Strong understanding of planning processes and construction best practices.
• Knowledge of CDM and Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff in developing client briefs and establishing project requirements.
• Conduct detailed background research including planning history and site intelligence.
• Procuring and coordinating specialist consultants.

Skills

Project management

Technical coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills (MS Office, MS Project)

Education

Degree or HND in a construction-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

Location: Near Halifax
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Step into a role where your technical expertise, organisation, and project management capability genuinely make an impact. Our client is a long-established, privately owned consultancy of Chartered Building Surveyors and Architectural Design professionals, delivering high-quality projects across commercial, industrial, education, retail and residential sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of complex, design-led schemes from site acquisition through to handover.

The Opportunity

You will join a respected, specialist team with a reputation for quality, integrity and professionalism. Working closely with senior project leads, you’ll play a pivotal role in coordinating design teams, managing technical information, and ensuring projects progress smoothly and efficiently. This is a role for someone who takes pride in precision, communication, and client care.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting senior staff in developing client briefs and establishing project requirements.
• Conducting detailed background research including planning history, constraints, and site intelligence.
• Procuring and coordinating specialist consultants—structural, M&E, ecology, fire, environmental and more.
• Managing Planning & Building Regulation submissions, monitoring progress through to approval.
• Liaising with statutory bodies, utilities providers and external stakeholders.
• Reviewing design and consultant documentation to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Coordinating project information flow, documentation and key deliverables.
• Attending client, consultant and internal team meetings as an integral project representative.

Who We’re Looking For

• Degree or HND in a construction-related discipline.
• At least 4 years experience within construction project management, technical coordination or document control.
• Solid understanding of planning processes, design procurement and construction best practice.
• Knowledge of CDM and Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong IT capability, including Microsoft Office and MS Project.
• Confident communicator with excellent organisation, attention to detail and professional presence.
• Motivated, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities with ease.

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £45,000
• Car Allowance
• 25 Days Holiday + Pension
• Laptop & Mobile Phone
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Opportunities for long-term development within a highly respected practice

How to Apply

If you're seeking a role where quality, professionalism and progression are genuinely valued, apply with your CV