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Assistant Project Manager (Construction)

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Exeter

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GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Exeter seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support real-world construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate to gain valuable hands-on experience and mentorship as you develop your career in project management.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Support for APC or CIOB chartership
Mentoring and training
Friendly, flexible, and inclusive culture
Opportunities for rapid career progression

Qualifications

  • Eager to learn and grow in a consultancy environment.
  • Ideally some work placement or site experience.
  • Full UK driving licence or working towards one.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with managing project timelines, budgets, and documentation.
  • Attend site visits and client meetings.
  • Support in preparing reports and risk assessments.

Skills

Organisational skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Construction Project Management
Degree in Quantity Surveying
Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Kickstart Your Career in Construction Project Management – Exeter

I'm working with a highly respected construction consultancy in Exeter that’s looking to bring an Assistant or Graduate Project Manager on board. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone at the early stages of their career who’s eager to work across exciting, real-world construction projects while being mentored by experienced professionals.

The Company: This well-established consultancy has a strong presence in the South West and delivers high-quality services across sectors such as residential, education, healthcare, and commercial development. Known for their collaborative culture and commitment to professional development, they offer the ideal environment for a graduate or assistant PM to build their career.

The Role: As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll support senior colleagues in the delivery of construction projects from concept through to completion. You’ll gain hands-on experience across all RIBA stages and gradually take on more responsibility as your confidence and skills grow.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Assist with managing project timelines, budgets, and documentation.
  2. Attend site visits, client meetings, and design team coordination sessions.
  3. Support in preparing reports, risk assessments, and tender documentation.
  4. Help ensure compliance with health & safety and project standards.
  5. Liaise with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.

About You:

  • Degree in Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or similar.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Eagerness to learn and grow in a consultancy environment.
  • A team player with a proactive attitude and attention to detail.
  • Ideally some work placement, or site experience (but not essential).
  • Full UK driving licence or working towards one.

What’s on Offer:

  • Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience.
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
  • Support for APC, CIOB, or other chartership routes.
  • Mentoring and training from experienced professionals.
  • Friendly, flexible, and inclusive team culture.
  • Opportunities for rapid career progression.
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