Assistant Project Manager Construction Consultancy

Brandon James Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance

Company sick pay

Training and mentoring from experience

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee benefits platform

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Brandon James Ltd is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join a well-established multidisciplinary construction consultancy with a strong pipeline of infrastructure, residential and commercial projects across public and private sectors.

You will work alongside experienced Project Managers and Cost Managers, gaining exposure to projects of varying size and complexity while receiving mentoring, professional development and support towards chartership.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager within a construction consultancy.
• Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Understanding of JCT and/or NEC forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project programmes and maintain risk registers.
• Attend client and site meetings and produce progress reports.
• Monitor project progress and assist with contract administration.
• Coordinate stakeholders and prepare meeting agendas and minutes.
• Support pre-contract and post-contract project management services.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join a well-established multidisciplinary construction consultancy with a strong pipeline of infrastructure, residential and commercial projects across both the public and private sectors. The successful Assistant Project Manager will work alongside experienced Project Managers and Cost Managers, gaining exposure to projects of varying size and complexity while receiving structured mentoring, professional development and support towards chartership. This Assistant Project Manager role is ideal for someone looking to accelerate their career within a consultancy environment.

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of construction projects from inception through to completion. The Assistant Project Manager will be given increasing responsibility while working closely with senior professionals, clients and contractors, making this an excellent opportunity for someone eager to develop their technical and commercial knowledge within a collaborative consultancy environment.

You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role.

The Assistant Project Manager’s role

As the Assistant Project Manager, you will support both pre-contract and post-contract project management services across a diverse portfolio of building and infrastructure projects. Responsibilities will include preparing project programmes, maintaining risk registers, attending client and site meetings, producing reports, monitoring project progress and assisting with contract administration.

The Assistant Project Manager will help coordinate stakeholders, prepare meeting agendas and minutes, undertake site inspections, monitor project milestones and ensure projects are delivered to agreed timescales and quality standards. You’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your workload while receiving ongoing guidance from experienced Project Managers as your responsibilities develop.

The Assistant Project Manager

To be considered for this Assistant Project Manager position, you should have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Project Manager within a construction consultancy.
• A degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or another construction-related discipline.
• An understanding of JCT and/or NEC forms of contract.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Word and Excel.
• A proactive attitude and a genuine desire to progress towards chartership (APM, RICS or CIOB).
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.

In Return?

• £30,000 – £40,000
• Chartership support and structured career development.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of infrastructure, residential and commercial projects.
• Pension contribution.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Company sick pay.
• Training and mentoring from experienced professionals.
• Employee benefits platform.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Long-term career progression with an expanding construction consultancy.

Keywords: Assistant Project Manager | Project Management | Construction Consultancy | Infrastructure | Residential | Commercial