Assistant Project Manager

UCL Eastman Dental Institute; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCL Eastman Dental Institute seeks a proactive individual to support capital and small works projects in London. You'll engage with senior project managers, ensure the delivery of projects, and gain valuable experience in project management while contributing to UCL's academic goals.

Benefits

41 Days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced parental pay

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the construction project lifecycle.
• Proactive and eager to grow in project management.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with planning, procurement, and project documentation.
• Supporting financial administration and reporting.
• Organising and recording project meetings.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a complex, high-profile estate at the heart of London. You’ll support the delivery of capital and small works projects that underpin UCL’s academic ambitions and estate masterplan. Working closely with senior project managers, consultants and stakeholders, you’ll help ensure our projects are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and with maximum impact.

Your role will include:

Assisting with planning, procurement, and project documentation

Supporting financial administration, risk registers, change control, and reporting

Organising and recording project meetings and action logs

Helping navigate UCL governance and project processes

Contributing to project communications and post-occupancy reviews

About you

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and eager to grow in the project management space. You’ll need:

A good understanding of the construction project lifecycle

Strong organisational and communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and proficiency in MS Office

The ability to manage multiple tasks across complex projects

Bonus if you have:

Experience supporting stage gate reviews

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

•41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

•Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

•Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

•Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

•Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service