Assistant Project Manager

Anglia IT Recruitment; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for a 6-month hybrid role in Birmingham. Key responsibilities include supporting project delivery, coordinating with stakeholders, and maintaining project documentation. Ideal candidates will have previous project support experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers a daily rate of £218 to £273, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project support or administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Management team in delivering projects.
• Monitor and report on project progress.
• Maintain and generate project documentation.

Skills

Project support experience

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Financial awareness

Familiarity with SharePoint

Experience with the Citadel system

Job description

Role: Assistant Project Manager

Length: 6 Months

Location: Hybrid Birmingham (Central)

Rate: £218 – £273 per day (Inside IR35)

The Project

This role supports the delivery of 40–50 minor works projects per year, each valued between £50k–£300k, across the Central Route portfolio.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting project setup, documentation, stakeholder coordination, and administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Management team in delivering projects to time, cost, and quality standards
• Collate, format, and distribute project data to internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor and report on project progress using established reporting systems
• Maintain and generate project documentation in line with reporting guidelines
• Participate in project activities and meetings, including minute-taking
• Ensure all relevant paperwork is in place prior to site work commencement
• Support document control and SharePoint management
• Help organise and streamline the Citadel system for project tracking and reporting
• Interface with stakeholders to ensure external parties are informed and aligned

Key Skills

• Previous experience in project support or administration
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively without close supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Commercial and financial awareness
• Familiarity with SharePoint and document control processes would be advantageous
• Experience using the Citadel system is desirable but not essential
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and general IT skills
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously