Assistant Project Manager

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing residential developer in the UK is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for high-value residential projects. The role involves supporting the delivery team in various project phases, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and gaining hands-on experience in project management. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong organisational and communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and advance within a fast-growing business, contributing to significant projects across the Northwest and UK.

Benefits

Hands-on experience across multiple sites

Path to Project Manager progression

Supportive regional delivery team

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or similar field.
• Exposure to pre- and post-contract project management.
• Must have valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of residential developments from pre-to post-contract.
• Support site walk rounds and stakeholder coordination.
• Help maintain project schedules and cost monitoring.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant degree in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or Construction

Job description

We are supporting a rapidly growing residential developer with an extensive pipeline of high-value projects across the North West and the wider UK. The business has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments, supported by ambitious regional expansion plans and a collaborative, supportive delivery team.

As part of this growth, the company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of £20m+ residential projects, offering hands‑on experience in developer‑side project management. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a relevant degree in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or Construction who is keen to develop their career within a fast‑paced, high‑profile environment.

The ideal candidate is organised, ambitious, and proactive, comfortable on site, and willing to travel to project locations across the Northwest and wider UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the project management team in the delivery of residential developments from pre‑to post‑contract.
• Support site walk rounds, monthly progress meetings, and stakeholder coordination.
• Help maintain project schedules, cost monitoring and risk management.
• Ensure projects adhere to quality, safety, and programme standards.
• Support the team in managing contractors, consultants, and client communications.
• Assist in resolving on‑site issues and implementing project actions.
• Take increasing responsibility for smaller workstreams and contribute to project delivery.

Required Skills and Experience

• Relevant degree in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction or similar.
• Exposure to pre‑ and post‑contract project management.
• Strong organisation, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Must have a valid driving UK licence and access to a car; happy to travel to project sites across the Northwest and wider UK.
• Ambitious, proactive, and eager to develop project management skills in a developer‑side environment.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a fast‑growing developer on high‑value projects.
• Hands‑on experience across multiple sites with a supportive, expanding regional delivery team.
• Exposure to complex, high‑profile projects, with a clear path to Project Manager progression.
• This is a rare opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in developer‑side delivery, support high‑value projects across the Northwest and UK, and grow within a rapidly expanding business.