Assistant Project Manager - Land Development

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to manage large-scale strategic developments. You will coordinate consultants, manage budgets, and oversee infrastructure projects. This role offers competitive salary, bonus, and hybrid working arrangements. Ideal for those looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure or development project management.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of planning and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing infrastructure and development projects.
• Coordinate consultant and contractor teams.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and risk registers.
• Support planning and technical submissions.
• Liaise with stakeholders including housebuilders and authorities.

Skills

Project management knowledge

Civil engineering understanding

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Professional qualifications (RICS, APM, ICE, or RTPI)

Job description

The Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you\'ll play a key role in shaping new communities through large-scale strategic developments. You\'ll help lead consultant teams, manage programmes and budgets, and oversee the delivery of enabling infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience across high-profile projects in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management of infrastructure and development projects.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams.
• Help manage project programmes, budgets, risk registers, and delivery plans.
• Supporting planning and technical submissions.
• Involvement in infrastructure design and delivery including utilities, roads, and earthworks.
• Liaising with housebuilders, landowners, authorities, and stakeholders.

Skills Needed

• Working knowledge of project management, civil engineering, or technical delivery within development or infrastructure.
• Ability to coordinate consultant teams and manage budgets effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of planning and development processes.
• Professional qualifications such as RICS, APM, ICE, or RTPI are desirable.

What\'s On Offer

• Responsibility for complex, high-profile development projects.
• Collaborative consultancy culture with a clear growth trajectory.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

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