Assistant Project Manager

Gleeds; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global property consultancy is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support multidisciplinary teams in delivering construction and engineering projects. Responsibilities include monitoring project performance, assisting with compliance, and managing stakeholder requirements. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Project Management and experience in construction projects. Strong communication and organisational skills are crucial. This role offers opportunities to work in complex project environments in the energy sector, contributing to impactful developments in the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Project Management or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting the delivery of construction or engineering projects.
• Understanding of project management principles, methodologies and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects in line with established frameworks.
• Monitor project performance, risks, and issues.
• Assist with compliance, quality, cost, and schedule management.

Skills

Project management principles

Communication and interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Degree or professional qualification in Project Management

Job description

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we're proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We're also a Great Place to Work certified employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Gleeds Energy is a growing, high‑performing team supporting some of the UK's most complex and nationally significant energy programmes. We work in highly regulated, technically demanding environments across nuclear, defence, renewables and major infrastructure – delivering projects that genuinely shape the country's future.

Assistant Project Manager

Your day-to-day might look like

• Supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects in line with established frameworks
• Helping manage stakeholder requirements, ensuring clear objectives and acceptance criteria
• Monitoring project performance, risks and issues, and contributing to lessons learned
• Working with Project Controls to maintain accurate schedules, baselines and reporting
• Assisting with compliance, quality, cost and schedule management
• Helping adapt plans and priorities to meet operational challenges
• Contributing to the development of project delivery approaches and toolsets
• Supporting budget, scope and schedule control across assigned work packages
• Assisting with risk mitigation, opportunity identification and change management (including NEC4 processes)

What we’re looking for in our next Assistant Project Manager

• Degree or professional qualification in Project Management (or equivalent experience)
• Experience supporting the delivery of construction or engineering projects
• Understanding of project management principles, methodologies and best practice
• Exposure to regulated or complex project environments (desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams
• A proactive, organised approach with a willingness to learn and develop

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About us Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.