Assistant Project Manager

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer in Manchester seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of residential projects from handover to completion. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Project Management or a related field and at least two years of experience in a project support role. You'll assist in quality control, cost management, and liaising with contractors. The role offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment with exposure to high-quality housing schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Collaborative working environment

Clear pipeline of upcoming projects

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Project Management, Construction, Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Two or more years experience in an Assistant Project Manager role.
• Understanding of RIBA Stages 1 to 4 and NHBC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of residential projects from handover to completion.
• Assist with programme delivery, quality control and cost management.
• Coordinate with contractors and external stakeholders.
• Prepare project and progress reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management systems

Education

Degree in Project Management, Construction or similar

Job description

We are working with a well established and growing residential developer and operator delivering high quality rental homes and sustainable neighbourhoods across the UK. The business has a strong existing portfolio and a significant development and acquisition pipeline, supported by long term institutional investment.

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of residential projects from handover through to completion of the Defects Liability Period.

The role

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you will support the successful delivery of multiple residential schemes, working closely with contractors, consultants and internal teams. The role offers broad exposure across the development lifecycle within a client side environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support delivery of residential projects from handover to completion of the Defects Liability Period
• Assist with programme delivery, quality control and cost management
• Support health and safety management, including Health and Safety File information
• Coordinate and liaise with contractors and external stakeholders
• Attend project meetings, record actions and support follow up
• Prepare project and progress reports
• Assist with document control and project administration
• Support identification of variations or changes in scope to minimise cost exposure
• Ensure sites are set up and maintained to high standards

About you

• Degree and or professional qualification in Project Management, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying or similar
• Ideally two or more years experience in an Assistant Project Manager or project support role
• Understanding of RIBA Stages 1 to 4, NHBC requirements and construction standards
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience using project management or reporting systems
• SMSTS desirable but not essential

What is on offer

• Client side role with a growing residential developer
• Exposure to long term, high quality housing schemes
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Clear pipeline of upcoming projects
• Competitive salary and benefits