Assistant Project Manager / Employers Agent

Page Personnel; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Our client, a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy based in Cambridge, seeks an Assistant Project Manager / Employers Agent to lead project delivery. The role covers public sector, education, residential, and student accommodation projects, with emphasis on JCT contract compliance and stakeholder coordination.

Permanent, Cambridge-based role with salary £35,000–£45,000, plus pension and healthcare. MAPM/MCIOB or progress towards preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the construction industry.
• Knowledge of the JCT form of contract and Employers Agent duties.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing construction projects from inception to completion.
• Act as Employers Agent on various schemes, ensuring compliance with the JCT form of contract.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to maintain clear communication and progress updates.
• Support project planning, budget management, and risk assessments.
• Prepare and review project documentation and reports.
• Ensure projects adhere to required standards and timelines.
• Contribute to the delivery of public sector, education, residential, and student accommodation projects.
• Provide guidance on construction delivery and technical aspects.

Skills

Project management

JCT knowledge

Communication

Organisation

Education

MAPM or MCIOB (or working towards)

Job description

• Fantastic support for career progression

About Our Client

Our client is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy based in Cambridge. With over 50 years of experience delivering award-winning projects across all major sectors, they are committed to making a positive difference in the communities they serve.

Job Description

• Assist in managing construction projects from inception to completion.


• Act as Employers Agent on various schemes, ensuring compliance with the JCT form of contract.


• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to maintain clear communication and progress updates.


• Support project planning, budget management, and risk assessments.


• Prepare and review project documentation and reports.


• Ensure projects adhere to required standards and timelines.


• Contribute to the delivery of public sector, education, residential, and student accommodation projects.


• Provide guidance on construction delivery and technical aspects.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Project Manager / Employers Agent should have:

• Experience in project management within the construction industry.


• Knowledge of the JCT form of contract and Employers Agent duties.


• Strong communication and organisational skills.


• Relevant qualifications such as MAPM or MCIOB (or working towards them).


• Familiarity with public sector, education, residential, or student accommodation projects.

What's on Offer

• Salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000, dependent on the level of experience.


• Pension scheme and healthcare benefits.


• Permanent position based in Cambridge.