Assistant Project Manager

Time Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for CAT A/B office fit-out projects in the Manchester area. You will work with a Senior PM on larger schemes and take ownership of smaller projects.

This role offers a clear path to Project Manager and Senior PM, with involvement in budgets, procurement, client meetings and coordination of subcontractors. Immediate interview process and a start ASAP.

Qualifications

• 2 years post-graduate construction experience.
• Experience with CAT A and CAT B office fit-outs.
• Site-based construction exposure.
• Strong commercial awareness and communication skills.
• Aspiration to move into Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior PMs on larger CAT A/B office fit-out projects.
• Manage smaller projects independently (£10K-£100K).
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients.
• Attend sites across Manchester and monitor progress, quality and programme.
• Assist with project budgets, valuations, variations and procurement.
• Attend client meetings and provide project updates.
• Identify and resolve project issues and risks.
• Coordinate design information and ensure projects are delivered safely and to programme.
• Build relationships with Estates, Landlords and other stakeholders.

Skills

2 years post-graduate construction

CAT A CAT B

Site experience

Commercial awareness

Ambition to progress to PM

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Office Fit-Out

Location: Salford / Sites across Manchester

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE

Working: Office & site based, with 1 day WFH

Start: ASAP - ideally by 28 September 2026

The Opportunity

Our client, a successful commercial fit-out business based in Salford, is looking for an ambitious Assistant Project Manager / Junior Project Manager to join their team.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Junior/Assistant QS with around 2 years' post-graduate experience who is ready to take the next step into Project Management.

You'll work closely with a Senior Project Manager on larger CAT A and CAT B office fit-out projects, whilst being given the opportunity to take ownership of your own smaller projects. It's a genuine career progression role, designed to develop you into a Project Manager and ultimately a Senior PM over the long term.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Senior PMs in delivering larger commercial office fit-out projects.
• Manage smaller projects independently, typically £10K-£100K in value.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients.
• Attend sites across Manchester and monitor progress, quality and programme.
• Assist with project budgets, valuations, variations and procurement.
• Attend client meetings and provide project updates.
• Help identify and resolve project issues and risks.
• Coordinate design information and ensure projects are delivered safely and to programme.
• Build strong relationships with Estates, Landlords and other key stakeholders.

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• Around 2 years' post-graduate construction experience.
• Commercial office fit-out experience, particularly CAT A/CAT B.
• Previous experience working on site.
• Strong commercial awareness and communication skills.
• The ambition to move into Project Management and progress into more senior roles.

Why This Role?

This is more than just an Assistant PM position. It's a chance for a young construction professional to broaden their experience, get involved in live projects and develop the operational and client-facing skills needed to become a successful Project Manager.

You’ll have the support of experienced Senior PMs but will also be trusted with your own projects from day one, giving you a clear route towards Project Manager and Senior Project Manager positions.

Interviewing immediately - two-stage process.

If you’re ready to make the move from QS into Project Management, this could be an excellent next step in your career.