Assistant Project Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Ongoing training and professional dev

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Meaningful projects across Devon

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support day-to-day running of multiple refurbishment projects across Plymouth and Exeter. This hands-on role combines site management with project coordination to deliver on time, within budget and to high quality standards.

You'll work closely with the Project Manager and Contracts Manager, spend most time on site, supervise activities, liaise with residents, subcontractors and clients, and help ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or property refurbishment projects.
• Experience assisting in management or supervision of sites.
• Familiar with planned maintenance or social housing refurbishments.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (car allowance provided).
• IT literate with office software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in delivering planned maintenance and refurbishment contracts.
• Manage day-to-day site operations in the Project Manager's absence.
• Supervise site activities, ensuring safety and schedule compliance.
• Coordinate trades, subcontractors, suppliers and materials.
• Monitor quality across various upgrade works and conduct site inspections.
• Complete site reports, progress updates and project documentation.
• Attend site meetings with clients, residents and teams.
• Resolve issues and maintain strong customer service in occupied properties.
• Assist programme management to deliver projects on time and budget.

Skills

Construction experience

Site supervision

Planned maintenance knowledge

Health & Safety regulations

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Full UK driving licence

Own vehicle

MS Office / IT literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

Salary: £40,000-45,000 per annum (depending on experience) Car Allowance

Location: Plymouth & Exeter (covering sites across Devon)

The Role

Working closely with the Project Manager and Contracts Manager, you'll play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of multiple refurbishment projects. This is a hands‑on position that combines site management responsibilities with project coordination, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You'll spend the majority of your time on site, supporting site teams, liaising with residents, subcontractors and clients, and ensuring projects run efficiently from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in the delivery of planned maintenance and refurbishment contracts.
• Take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of sites in the Project Manager's absence.
• Supervise site activities and ensure works are carried out safely and in accordance with programme requirements.
• Coordinate trades, subcontractors, suppliers and materials to maintain project progress.
• Monitor quality of workmanship across kitchen, bathroom, roofing, UPVC and other property upgrade works.
• Carry out regular site inspections and ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Complete site reports, progress updates, quality inspections and project documentation.
• Attend site meetings with clients, residents, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Resolve day‑to‑day site issues and maintain excellent customer service within occupied properties.
• Support programme management to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Build positive working relationships with clients, residents and colleagues.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience within the construction or property refurbishment sector.
• Experience assisting in the management or supervision of construction sites.
• Knowledge of planned maintenance or social housing refurbishment projects.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own vehicle (car allowance provided).
• IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Experience delivering social housing refurbishment projects.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
• CSCS Card.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates.
• Experience of occupied property refurbishments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 -£45,000 depending on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Company pension.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression into Project Manager and Contracts Manager roles.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• The opportunity to work on meaningful projects that improve homes and communities across Devon.

If you're an organised and motivated construction professional looking to develop your career with a growing social housing contractor, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact Kirsty on 07494 544 290.