Assistant Project Manager

Leisure Energy; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide energy consultancy is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project tasks and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The role involves maintaining client relationships, assisting in financial management, and collaborating on project programmes. Candidates should have strong time management skills and a willingness to travel across the UK. Benefits include a salary of £35,000-£45,000 per year, car allowance, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Private healthcare

5% pension contribution

Cycle-to-work scheme

Salary sacrifice company car scheme

Purchase / Sale of Annual leave (up to 5 days)

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in energy-saving technologies and site works.
• Experience or interest in Health & Safety and relevant legislation.
• Strong time management capabilities and independent diary management.
• Competent with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with all project-related tasks.
• Ensure health and safety documentation is compliant for every project.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Support financial management of projects by tracking expenditure.
• Collaborate with teams to build and update project programmes.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Numeracy skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Preferred qualifications: CSCS, Passport to Safety (CCNSG), SMSTS

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description: Assistant Project Manager

Position: Assistant Project Manager

Responsible to: Project Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Home-based with travel to nationwide sites (Midlands preferred, but not essential)

Primary Responsibilities

• Assisting Project Managers with all project-related tasks.
• Ensuring all health and safety documentation is compliant and available for every project.
• Promoting and supporting an exemplary Health & Safety culture, working closely with Site Managers.
• Ensuring compliance with the companys Quality Management System and updating processes in line with current legislation.
• Maintaining strong professional relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Duties

• General Duties
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of company policies and procedures.
  • Build and sustain positive working relationships with subcontractors.
  • Work with the Project Management team to develop a comprehensive Quality Management System covering all areas of service delivery.
  • Act as a central point of contact between the Energy, Design, and Project Management teams.
• Project Work
  • Support Project Managers by preparing all required health and safety information and site equipment, including compiling H&S folders and sourcing materials.
  • Attend site on a weekly basis to obtain the current project status and report back to the Project Manager, including attending client meetings as required.
  • Support the financial management of projects by helping to track expenditure, manage budgets, and ensure cost efficiency.
  • Assist in ensuring full compliance with the appropriate contract conditions, most commonly JCT / NEC4 contracts.
  • Demonstrate ability to review and understand schematics and M&E drawings to assist in project delivery and coordination, with support from the design team.
  • Request site-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for all works.
  • Competently review and comment on Sub-contractor and supplier RAMS.
  • Liaise with subcontractors to ensure they are appropriately trained and qualified; maintain the approved contractors list.
  • Maintain regular communication with the Design and Technical Teams to ensure project progress.
  • Support the recruitment and coordination of Site Managers, including agency staff.
  • Assist with site setup activities.
  • Collaborate with the Energy, Design, and Project teams to build and update project programmes using Microsoft Project (training can be provided).
  • Assist in preparing documentation for bid submissions, including securing budget costs and quotations to support feasibility studies.
  • Take and distribute meeting minutes when required.
  • Work with project teams and subcontractors to compile Operations & Maintenance files for completed works.
• Progression & Development
  • Applicants must be willing to learn and keen to progress; full training will be provided.
  • Work closely with experienced Project Managers to support skill development.
  • Attend construction workshops for knowledge sharing, training, problem-solving, and wider business development.
• Person Requirements
  • Experience or interest in energy-saving technologies and site works (CDM).
  • Experience or interest in Health & Safety and relevant legislation.
  • Strong time management capabilities, including effective planning and independent diary management.
  • Strong numeracy skills.
  • Competent with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, MS Project).
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
  • Methodical, well‑organised, and self‑motivated.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable working remotely.
  • Preferred qualifications: CSCS, Passport to Safety (CCNSG), SMSTS.

Package Details

• Salary: £35,000£45,000 per year (dependent on experience)
  • Car Allowance + mileage
  • Mobile Phone
  • Laptop
  • Printer / Scanner
• Benefits:
  • Private healthcare
  • 5% pension contribution
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice company car scheme
  • Purchase / Sale of Annual leave (up to a maximum 5 days per annum)
• Annual Leave: 28 days (including 3 days used over Christmas) plus bank holidays.

Equality & Diversity

Leisure Energy Ltd. is committed to treating all individuals equally and with respect, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.