Assistant Project Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle with fuel card

Corporate clothing

Employee profit share scheme

21 days' holiday + bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Departmental bonuses and long service

Health and wellbeing support

Investors in People accreditation

Regular social events

Training and career progression

Job summary

Princebuild Limited in Peterborough is seeking a driven Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of refurbishment and construction projects across our portfolio.

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you will collaborate with project managers, site teams and clients to keep programmes on track, maintain safety and quality, and develop you through mentoring and professional growth.

Job description

Salary: Competitive Salary - Depending on experience, skills and qualifications

We are looking for a driven and adaptable Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Peterborough, supporting the successful delivery of construction projects across our portfolio.

At Princebuild, we are proud to be a family business built on the values of Building, Sharing, and Caring. These values are at the heart of everything we do and shape how we work with our colleagues, clients, and communities.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment where your contribution genuinely matters and where you will be trusted to make a difference.

We are looking for someone who communicates clearly, works collaboratively, takes ownership, and consistently delivers high standards while reflecting our values in everything they do.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle with fuel card or allowance
• Corporate clothing
• Employee profit share scheme
• 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing after 2 years' continuous service
• Early finish on Fridays
• Departmental bonuses and long service awards
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Positive working culture supported by the Princebuild Founders Trust and Princebuild Foundation, helping local community projects
• Ongoing training, development, and clear career progression opportunities
• An inclusive employer, accredited by Investors in People and Positive About Disabled People
• Regular social events and charity initiatives throughout the year

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager will support the successful delivery of projects by working closely with Project Managers, site teams, and stakeholders. You will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard, meeting programme, cost, and quality expectations.

Working alongside Project Managers, you’ll be involved in delivering high-profile retail, commercial and refurbishment projects, giving you exposure to every stage of the project lifecycle.

This role is designed for someone looking to progress into a Project Management position. You’ll receive mentoring from experienced Senior Project Managers, together with ongoing professional development.

Our team delivers a variety of refurbishment and construction projects for some of the UK’s leading retail and commercial clients. Every project is different, providing the opportunity to develop technical, commercial and leadership skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

This is a key supporting role within the team, contributing to strong communication, collaboration, and a culture built on Building, Sharing, and Caring throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the successful delivery of allocated refurbishment and construction projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Support the management of projects to ensure they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, company policies and procedures and all statutory requirements.
• Assist in developing and monitoring project programmes, identifying potential risks and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to project, site and client meetings, preparing reports, progress updates and meeting minutes as required.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Interpret contract documentation, specifications, design information and construction drawings, to support the successful delivery of projects.
• Support the co-ordination and monitoring of subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to ensure programme, quality and safety standards are achieved.
• Monitor project progress and support the resolution of day-to-day site and project issues.
• Assist with project cost control, including variations, valuations, procurement and commercial reporting.
• Support the procurement of materials and plant, ensuring resources are available and in line with project programmes.
• Assist with quality inspections and ensure defects are identified and resolved promptly.
• Support tendering and pre-construction activities alongside the estimating and commercial teams where required.
• Promote a collaborative working environment that reflects the Company’s values of Building, Sharing and Caring.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and support continued professional development towards becoming a Project Manager.

Personal Competencies

• Communicates clearly and professionally in all situations
• Represents Princebuild with pride and integrity
• Balances personal goals with Princebuild objectives
• Takes ownership and delivers on commitments
• Makes sound, practical decisions
• Supports and motivates others within the team
• Adapts positively to changing project demands
• Understands the commercial and practical realities of construction
• Demonstrates Building, Sharing, and Caring in everything they do
• Brings a practical, solutions-focused mindset
• Remains resilient under pressure
• Shows empathy, integrity and awareness of others

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Princebuild is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we are here to support you.

Important Information

• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) and may require additional client-specific vetting.
• This role may require travel and occasional overnight stays as needed
• The above information should only be used as a guide to the duties and responsibilities expected. It should be noted that the duties and responsibilities might not include or be limited to the information given above as these may vary from time to time, depending on the contracts in hand and in accordance with the manager’s discretion.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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Assistant Project Manager

Company: Princebuild Limited

Salary: Competitive Salary - Depending on experience, skills and qualifications

Hours: Full-time

Location: Peterborough, PE1 5UP

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 6 Aug 2026

Closing date: 21 Aug 2026

Summary

Assistant Project Manager

Peterborough (with travel as required)

Full-time (42 hours per week)

Build Your Future With Princebuild

We are looking for a driven and adaptable Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Peterborough, supporting the successful delivery of construction projects across our portfolio.

At Princebuild, we are proud to be a family business built on the values of Building, Sharing, and Caring. These values are at the heart of everything we do and shape how we work with our colleagues, clients, and communities.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment where your contribution genuinely matters and where you will be trusted to make a difference.

We are looking for someone who communicates clearly, works collaboratively, takes ownership, and consistently delivers high standards while reflecting our values in everything they do.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle with fuel card or allowance
• Corporate clothing
• Employee profit share scheme
• 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing after 2 years' continuous service
• Early finish on Fridays
• Departmental bonuses and long service awards
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Positive working culture supported by the Princebuild Founders Trust and Princebuild Foundation, helping local community projects
• Ongoing training, development, and clear career progression opportunities
• An inclusive employer, accredited by Investors in People and Positive About Disabled People
• Regular social events and charity initiatives throughout the year

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager will support the successful delivery of projects by working closely with Project Managers, site teams, and stakeholders. You will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard, meeting programme, cost, and quality expectations.

Working alongside Project Managers, you’ll be involved in delivering high-profile retail, commercial and refurbishment projects, giving you exposure to every stage of the project lifecycle.

This role is designed for someone looking to progress into a Project Management position. You’ll receive mentoring from experienced Senior Project Managers, together with ongoing professional development.

Our team delivers a variety of refurbishment and construction projects for some of the UK’s leading retail and commercial clients. Every project is different, providing the opportunity to develop technical, commercial and leadership skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

This is a key supporting role within the team, contributing to strong communication, collaboration, and a culture built on Building, Sharing, and Caring throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the successful delivery of allocated refurbishment and construction projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Support the management of projects to ensure they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, company policies and procedures and all statutory requirements.
• Assist in developing and monitoring project programmes, identifying potential risks and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to project, site and client meetings, preparing reports, progress updates and meeting minutes as required.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Interpret contract documentation, specifications, design information and construction drawings, to support the successful delivery of projects.
• Support the co-ordination and monitoring of subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to ensure programme, quality and safety standards are achieved.
• Monitor project progress and support the resolution of day-to-day site and project issues.
• Assist with project cost control, including variations, valuations, procurement and commercial reporting.
• Support the procurement of materials and plant, ensuring resources are available and in line with project programmes.
• Assist with quality inspections and ensure defects are identified and resolved promptly.
• Support tendering and pre-construction activities alongside the estimating and commercial teams where required.
• Promote a collaborative working environment that reflects the Company’s values of Building, Sharing and Caring.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and support continued professional development towards becoming a Project Manager.

Personal Competencies

• Communicates clearly and professionally in all situations
• Represents Princebuild with pride and integrity
• Balances personal goals with Princebuild objectives
• Takes ownership and delivers on commitments
• Makes sound, practical decisions
• Supports and motivates others within the team
• Adapts positively to changing project demands
• Understands the commercial and practical realities of construction
• Demonstrates Building, Sharing, and Caring in everything they do
• Brings a practical, solutions-focused mindset
• Remains resilient under pressure
• Shows empathy, integrity and awareness of others

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Princebuild is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we are here to support you.

Important Information

• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) and may require additional client-specific vetting.
• This role may require travel and occasional overnight stays as needed
• The above information should only be used as a guide to the duties and responsibilities expected. It should be noted that the duties and responsibilities might not include or be limited to the information given above as these may vary from time to time, depending on the contracts in hand and in accordance with the manager’s discretion.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.