Assistant Project Manager (Construction)

calfordseaden; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Buy/sell annual leave

Qualifications sponsorship

Referral bonus

Family leave policies

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

calfordseaden is seeking an Assistant Employer's Agent/Project Manager in Cambridge. Join a small team and learn on the job, shadowing senior EAs/PMs to deliver projects from procurement through contract administration.

The role emphasizes APC pathway with mentoring, progress reviews, and opportunities to lead elements of delivery. Hybrid working and structured development are available, with exposure to client liaison, risk management, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Construction related Level 5 qualification or a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle during business hours.
• Ability to write reports, demonstrate numeracy, and operate standard IT software.

Responsibilities

• Take meeting notes and prepare minutes for project meetings.
• Review drawings against contract requirements and documents.
• Handle handover procedures and site inspections with contractors.
• Review contractors’ payment applications and issue contractual notices.
• Prepare and maintain information trackers using Excel.
• Assist with end-of-defect liability inspections and defect schedules.
• Shadow senior team members on site and in the office; progress to lead elements.

Skills

Report writing

Numeracy

MS Word

MS Excel

Good communicator

Personable

Initiative

Education

Level 5 construction qualification

Driving licence (UK)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

calfordseaden is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. We provide a comprehensive range of services across the built environment, including Architecture, Building Information Management (BIM), Building Safety, Engineering, Fire Safety, Health and Safety, Surveying, Sustainability, and more.

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Assistant Employer's Agent/Project Manager (Construction)

Location: Cambridge/Hybrid

The role and responsibilities:

You’ll provide support to the existing small team of 9 Employer’s Agents / Project Managers in project delivery. As an Assistant you’ll learn ‘on the job’ experience by shadowing more senior members of the group and taking responsibility for day-to-day tasks - depending on experience and confidence (with suitable support/training from the wider group).

The role offers a structured development pathway, providing exposure to all stages of the project lifecycle including procurement, contract administration, stakeholder management, risk management, programme monitoring and commercial reporting. You will work closely with experienced professionals who will support your technical and professional development, enabling you to build the skills and competencies required to progress towards a Senior Employer's Agent role.

The position is particularly suited to candidates working towards professional chartership through the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). You will receive support in gaining relevant experience across the APC competency framework, including mentoring from chartered professionals, regular progress reviews, and opportunities to take on increasing levels of responsibility. We have a very high success rate in supporting colleagues achieve this. As your experience grows, you will be encouraged to lead elements of project delivery, develop client-facing skills, and establish yourself as a trusted project adviser, creating a clear route for career progression within the team and wider business.

What you'll be doing:

Assisting with:

• Taking meeting notes and minute preparation.
• Reviewing drawings, against the contractual requirements.
• Handover procedures including checking documentation against contractual requirements and inspections of completed units on site.
• Reviewing contractors’ applications for payment.
• Issuing of contractual notices during the construction period.
• Preparation of and updating information tracker documents using Microsoft Excel.
• Undertaking end of the defect liability inspections of properties (usually whilst occupied) and compiling a schedule of any defects identified.

Shadowing senior members of the team, both within the office environment and also on construction sites.

Qualifications:

• A construction related level 5 qualification OR, a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position, and,
• A driving licence with full UK entitlement, and unencumbered access to a vehicle with business cover during normal business hours

Knowledge:

Basic understanding of:

• Construction technology and techniques.
• UK standard construction contracts, such as JCT and NEC.

Skills:

• Able to write reports to a good standard.
• Good level of numeracy.
• Proficient in the use of standard IT software including MS Word and Excel, and able to learn and use bespoke software.
• Good communicator and people skills.
• Personable.
• Able to work on own initiative but accept and seek guidance when required.

What we offer

People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we invest in them at every stage of their career. We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award, which we believe demonstrates our commitment to nurturing our people. Structured Apprenticeships and work experience opportunities are available across the organisation to support those at the beginning of their careers. We also have career development pathways to help you understand and structure your professional development.

We provide a range of benefits including hybrid working, the option to buy and sell annual leave, enhanced annual leave for long service, sponsorship for qualifications, a recruitment referral bonus scheme, enhanced family leave policies, an employee assistance programme, and more!

Who we are

We’re a multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with offices in Orpington, London, Birmingham, Essex, Cambridge, and Hampshire. With 80 years of experience of delivering award-winning projects across all major sectors, we’re committed to making a positive difference in the communities we serve.

Our vision is to be identified as a trusted client advisor; national in reach, local in service, and selected for our quality and expertise in the built environment. Our brilliant team consists of individuals who are passionate about delivering the best results and continuously demonstrate why our clients choose us to help bring their projects to life. You can find out more about our work on our website www.calfordseaden.com

Our values are integral in everything we do. They shape the way we work with clients and each other. Our values are:

• Collaboration - Being one team and supporting each other to achieve the best results and maximise our potential.
• Authenticity - Being true to ourselves and others and celebrating our differences.
• Giving Back - Recognizing and embracing the need for our work to have a positive social impact.
• Excellence - Striving to be up with the best and at the forefront of what we do.
• Support - Providing investment, encouragement and support to bring out the best in our People.
• Integrity - Being honest and doing the right thing