Assistant Project Manager

Lord Search & Selection; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London seeks a motivated Assistant Project Manager to join their collaborative team. The role involves supporting the delivery of various projects, enhancing leadership skills, and pursuing professional qualifications. Offering competitive salary, benefits, and a structured career advancement pathway, this is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension contributions

Annual and deferred bonus schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Clear pathway for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a project management or support role.
• Background in construction, consultancy, or built environment preferred.
• Working towards or keen to pursue professional qualifications (APM, RICS, CIOB).

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of multiple projects.
• Prepare project documentation and monitor progress.
• Assist in client communications and contribute to marketing initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Project Management

Degree in Building Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

A leading consultancy based in London is looking for a driven Assistant Project Manager to support its expanding portfolio of projects across a variety of sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Project Manager to join a dynamic and collaborative team, offering structured career development and full chartership support. The successful Assistant Project Manager will play a key role in delivering high-quality project management services from inception through to completion.

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will work closely with senior colleagues, supporting on a range of commissions while managing your own time and outputs. The Assistant Project Manager will assist in producing reports, tracking project performance, communicating with clients and contractors, and ensuring all services align with internal quality assurance standards. With clear guidance and mentorship, the Assistant Project Manager will be encouraged to take on increasing responsibility while also contributing to business development efforts.

The Assistant Project Manager's role

The Assistant Project Manager will support the day-to-day running of multiple projects, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met. This will include preparing project documentation, monitoring progress, tracking change controls, and assisting in client communications. You will also contribute to internal company documentation and support marketing initiatives such as corporate events and literature updates.

You will report to senior project managers and directors, gaining exposure to various sectors and working practices, with the opportunity to develop both technical and client-facing skills.

The Assistant Project Manager will ideally have:

• Experience in a project management or support role

• Background in construction, consultancy, or the built environment preferred

• Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Construction Management, Project Management, Building Surveying)

• Working towards or keen to pursue professional qualifications (APM, RICS, CIOB)

• Strong communication, organisation, and time management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project

In Return?

• 30,000 - 38,000

• Full support towards chartership (APM, RICS, CIOB)

• Private healthcare and enhanced pension contributions

• Annual and deferred bonus schemes

• Flexible working arrangements (where applicable)

• Clear pathway for career progression

If you are a Project Manager considering your career opportunities, then please contact Alex Ridgeway at Brandon James.

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