Assistant Project Manager

Vertical Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from Directors

Professional development support

Clear progression opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Vertical Recruitment is recruiting an Assistant Project Manager for its Manchester team. The role offers exposure to development projects and collaboration with senior managers, enabling growth in a consultancy environment.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in project management or related field and show ambition to progress toward professional qualifications. You will gain broad experience across development, design, procurement and construction in a supportive, growing practice in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, property or the built environment.
• Experience in a consultancy environment would be beneficial.
• A relevant degree in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence dealing with different stakeholders.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take responsibility.
• Interest in progressing toward MRICS, MAPM or MCIOB qualification.
• Genuine desire to progress within Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Project Managers and Directors across multiple projects.
• Assisting with projects from inception through to completion.
• Coordinating architects, engineers and wider consultant teams.
• Supporting project programmes, meetings, reporting and documentation.
• Assisting with procurement and contractor appointments.
• Monitoring project progress, risk and key actions.
• Attending client, design and site meetings.
• Liaising with contractors and consultants throughout delivery.
• Supporting Contract Administration and project governance.
• Building strong relationships with clients and project teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Relevant degree in Project Management or Construction-related field

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Project Manager to join a growing and highly regarded construction and property consultancy in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the early stages of their Project Management career who wants to gain exposure to high-quality development projects, work directly alongside experienced Project Managers and Directors, and develop within a supportive consultancy environment.

The business works with a strong mix of developers, investors and public-sector clients, delivering projects across a varied portfolio including commercial, residential, regeneration, leisure and mixed-use developments.

The Role

As Assistant Project Manager, you'll support the successful delivery of projects from initial concept and design through procurement, construction and completion.

Working alongside senior members of the team, you'll gradually take on greater responsibility as your experience develops, with plenty of exposure to clients, consultants and contractors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Project Managers and Directors across multiple projects
• Assisting with projects from inception through to completion
• Coordinating architects, engineers and wider consultant teams
• Supporting project programmes, meetings, reporting and documentation
• Assisting with procurement and contractor appointments
• Monitoring project progress, risk and key actions
• Attending client, design and site meetings
• Liaising with contractors and consultants throughout delivery
• Supporting Contract Administration and project governance
• Building strong relationships with clients and project teams

About You

We're looking for someone who is ambitious, personable and keen to develop a career in construction Project Management.

You’ll ideally have:

• Some experience within construction, property or the built environment
• Experience within a consultancy environment would be beneficial
• A relevant degree in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building Surveying or a related discipline
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Confidence dealing with different stakeholders
• A proactive approach and willingness to take responsibility
• An interest in working towards a professional qualification such as MRICS, MAPM or MCIOB
• A genuine desire to progress within Project Management

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit and growing Manchester team where you'll have direct exposure to senior members of the business and the opportunity to work on interesting projects from an early stage in your career.

Rather than being restricted to one part of the project lifecycle, you’ll gain broad experience across development, design, procurement and construction, helping you build a strong foundation as a well-rounded Project Manager.

The business places a real emphasis on giving people responsibility, support and opportunities to progress, making this particularly suited to someone looking for a consultancy where they can develop their career over the long term.

In return, you can expect:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Varied project exposure across the North West
• Direct mentoring from experienced Project Managers and Directors
• Support towards professional development and chartership
• Increasing responsibility as your experience develops
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Clear opportunities for progression

For an Assistant Project Manager looking to build their career within a growing consultancy and gain exposure to high-quality projects across Manchester and the wider North West, this is an excellent opportunity.