Assistant Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Maghera; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project delivery seeks a proactive Assistant Project Manager to support high-end projects and grow into a leadership role. You will assist in project scheduling, client communication, and budget control while ensuring seamless project progress. This opportunity offers clear career advancement and training from experienced leaders.

Benefits

Structured pathway to career progression

Training and mentoring from experienced leaders

Exposure to high-spec projects

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Some experience in construction, architecture, or design delivery is ideal but not essential.
• A willingness to learn technical details, materials, and project workflows.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with project scheduling and delivery programs.
• Preparing weekly project reports and tracking progress.
• Managing subcontractors, technical submittals, and material samples.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-Oriented

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager

Career Progression | High-Impact Projects

Are you ready to grow into a leadership role in high-end project delivery? We are partnering with The Specialist Group to recruit a hands-on, proactive Assistant Project Manager to support our growing team - and grow with us.

Why This Role Matters:

Every successful project hinges on great planning, execution, and communication. You’ll be the glue that holds it all together - clearing blockers, keeping teams aligned, and making sure nothing gets missed.

This role is designed for growth. If you show initiative, learn quickly, and help us deliver consistently high-quality results, there’s a clear path to Project Manager and beyond.

️ What You’ll Do:

You'll work closely with our Project Manager and Design Manager, becoming a key player in bringing complex, design-led projects to life. This role is all about keeping projects moving, supporting the delivery team, and ensuring the client journey is seamless from start to finish.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with project scheduling and delivery programs
• Supporting client communication - emails, calls, meeting notes, and status updates
• Preparing weekly project reports, tracking progress, and clearing roadblocks
• Managing subcontractors, technical submittals, and material samples
• Ensuring site readiness through surveys and regular visits
• Supporting key project stages: Sales, Production, and Site Handovers
• Helping control project budgets alongside the PM

What You Bring:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A detail-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple moving parts
• A willingness to learn technical details, materials, and project workflows
• Some experience in construction, architecture, or design delivery (ideal, not essential)
• Confidence to liaise with clients and subcontractors professionally

What We Offer:

• A structured pathway to career progression
• Training and mentoring from experienced project and design leaders
• Exposure to high-spec projects in a fast-paced environment
• The chance to make a real impact in a growing, ambitious company

If you're passionate about precision, hungry to learn, and ready to take ownership - we want to hear from you.