Assistant Project Manager - Fit Out

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry seeks an Assistant Project Manager for their Fit Out Division in London. The role involves overseeing various construction projects, ensuring health and safety compliance, and managing site logistics. This position offers a clear path for career progression and a supportive work environment, perfect for driven individuals looking to step into project management.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Travel allowance

Private Healthcare

Private Dental Care

Above standard pension contribution

Clear Progression path

Career development and investment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fit out/construction industry.
• Strong communicator, client-facing skills.
• Capable of decision making and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage H&S matters and site logistics.
• Prepare RAMS and project reports.
• Oversee site supervisors and ensure quality control.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Project Management

Health & Safety Knowledge

Team Management

Tools

MS Office

e-permit systems

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager - Fit Out

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
• Signing in / out, inductions, toolbox talks, near miss reporting, registers etc.
• 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
• Firestopping database uploads
• 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
• Private Healthcare
• Private Dental Care
• Above standard pension contribution
• Clear Progression path
• Career development and investment from Group Metropolitan