Assistant Project Manager - Fit Out

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fit-out sector seeks an Assistant Project Manager in Chelmsford to enhance its expanding team. The role involves managing on-site safety, project reporting, and logistic management, with a clear progression path for individuals eager to advance in Project Management. Candidates should have a background in construction with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to challenges.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Travel allowance

Clear Progression path

Career development investment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within fit out/construction industry.
• Client facing with the ability to discuss operational matters.
• Very capable of using MS packages and e-permit systems.

Responsibilities

• Production of RAMS and issuing.
• Management of Site Supervisors and PAYE staff on site.
• Attending Client and contractor meetings.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Project Management

Tools

MS Packages

E-Permit Systems

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Group Metropolitan

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

About Us:

Group Metropolitan was founded in 1985 as an electrical contractor carrying out small moves and changes projects for a select few clients. Over the past 35 years, we have grown into a turnkey Principal Contractor offering in-house tradespeople, with a projected turnover of £80m. This has been achieved by working collaboratively with our clients to understand their needs and become an extension of their business,’ expanding our service offerings and geography to meet the expectations required. Whilst the business has seen organic growth over the years, our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity and People, remain the same.

Group Metropolitan is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We value dedication, innovation, and teamwork, and we strive to provide an environment where all employees can thrive.

About the role

Group Metropolitan are currently looking to hire an Assistant Project Manager to join our forever expanding Fit Out Division in London, this position is ideal for a driven individual who is keen on progressing into Project Management. Within this role you will be working within sectors such as Commercial, Retail, Financial Frameworks & Data Centre's.

Role & Responsibilities

• Production of RAMS and issuing
• Responsibility for all H&S matters on site
• Surveys of projects and smaller works
• Site waste plan and management on site
• Occasional pricing projects/ recommending labour and materials to estimating team.
• Receiving job pack from commercial and PM team following Client PO to carry out the works.
• Reading drawings and interoperating scopes
• Updating of RFI schedules
• Management of Site Supervisors and PAYE staff om site
• Logistic Management on projects
• Organising labour and materials on projects
• Better buying to maximise profit without compromising on quality
• Attending Client and contractor meetings
• Quality control and walk round on projects
• Project reporting
• Variation control and reporting
• Cost Management alongside PM
• Project sign offs
• Project close out documentation and O&M
• Maintain good PC filing always in accordance with ISO certification

Requirement's

• 5 + years of experienced within fit out / construction industry with trade background
• Client facing with the ability to meet and discuss operational matters with Building Management, Staff and Client representatives.
• Forward thinking individual with the ability to make own decisions
• Very capable on use of MS packages and e-permit systems
• Strong and effective communicator
• Ability to take an active part in Client and Subcontract meetings.
• Ability to programme manage and sequence with other trades.
• Unfazed by change and does not get stressed too easily

Package:

• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Travel allowance
• Clear Progression path
• Career development and investment from Group Metropolitan