Assistant Project Manager

Pivt Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Profit share

Enhanced DBS check

21 days' holiday + bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Training and progression

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Pivt Group in Peterborough (with travel as required) is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of retail, commercial and refurbishment projects. Full-time, 42 hours per week.

This role offers a clear path to a full Project Manager role and mentoring from experienced PMs. Ideal candidates have construction experience or strong transferable skills from military engineering, logistics or project backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Construction-related qualification (BSc, HNC/HND or equivalent) or demonstrable experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
• Support programme, cost, quality and health & safety compliance
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
• Interpret drawings, specifications and contract documentation
• Attend site, client and project meetings and prepare progress reports/minutes
• Assist with cost control, variations, valuations and procurement
• Support quality inspections and defect resolution
• Help with tendering and pre-construction activities when required
• Promote a collaborative, high-standard working culture
• Experience coordinating multiple trade disciplines and site teams

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Driving licence

Proactive attitude

Education

Construction-related qualification (BSc, HNC/HND or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project tools

Job description

Location: Peterborough (with travel as required)

Hours: Full-time, 42 hours per week

Salary: Competitive (plus company vehicle/fuel card or allowance)

About the Role

Our client is a family-owned construction business seeking a driven and adaptable Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of retail, commercial and refurbishment projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress into a full Project Manager role. Ideal candidates include those with construction experience or strong transferable skills from a military engineering, logistics or project background.

You will work closely with experienced Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle while receiving mentoring and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
• Support programme, cost, quality and health & safety compliance
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
• Interpret drawings, specifications and contract documentation
• Attend site, client and project meetings and prepare progress reports/minutes
• Assist with cost control, variations, valuations and procurement
• Support quality inspections and defect resolution
• Help with tendering and pre-construction activities when required
• Promote a collaborative, high-standard working culture
• Construction-related qualification (BSc, HNC/HND or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience as an Assistant Project Manager (or similar) in construction or strong transferable experience from a military engineering/logistics/project background
• Strong understanding of construction processes and commercial awareness
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical information
• Experience coordinating multiple trade disciplines and site teams
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence with Microsoft Office and project tools
• Full UK driving licence (minimum 6 months post-test)
• Proactive, solutions-focused attitude
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• First Aid at Work
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator
• Experience of commercial / design & build projects
• Understanding of JCT contracts

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS check required (including Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists)
• Travel and occasional overnight stays may be required
• Working hours: Mon–Thu 07:45–17:15 | Fri 07:45–16:45
• Company vehicle with fuel card or allowance
• Corporate clothing
• Employee profit share scheme
• 21 days’ holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Early finish on Fridays
• Ongoing training and clear career progression into Project Management