Assistant Project Manager (M&E / Construction)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Hertford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression to Project Manager

European Travel

Private Medical Insurance

25 Days Holiday

Company Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is recruiting for an Assistant Project Manager (M&E / Construction) based in Hertford. The role offers genuine career progression and ownership of projects from order to completion within a market-leading acoustic engineering company.

You will work alongside senior professionals, progressing toward project management through mentoring and development opportunities. A clear progression pathway and support toward further qualifications are provided to accelerate your

Qualifications

• Experience in PM or project coordination roles.
• Background in construction, engineering, manufacturing, HVAC or M&E.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and delivering complex UK and European projects.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, logistics, and site activities.
• Managing Health & Safety and project compliance documentation.
• Developing commercial and contractual project management skills.
• Attending customer meetings and site visits.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships across multiple projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Project management

Construction industry experience

Driving license (UK)

Willingness to travel

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (M&E / Construction)

£35,000 – £45,000 DOE

Benefits:

• Progression to Project Manager
• European Travel
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 Days Holiday
• Company Benefits

Hertford (Office Based)

Are you an Assistant Project Manager looking for a role that offers genuine career progression, greater project ownership, and long-term professional development?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Project Coordinator or Project Administrator to join a market-leading acoustic engineering company, who has delivered high-profile projects for globally recognised clients including Rolls Royce, JLR, sports stadiums, museums, and advanced manufacturing facilities.

You will work alongside highly experienced senior professionals while progressively taking ownership of projects from initial order through to completion. The business offers a clear progression pathway, ongoing mentoring, and support towards further qualifications and professional development.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in project coordination or project management who wants to develop commercially, technically, and operationally within a specialist engineering environment.

The Role:

• Supporting and delivering complex UK and European projects
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, logistics, and site activities
• Managing Health & Safety and project compliance documentation
• Developing commercial and contractual project management skills
• Attending customer meetings and site visits
• Building strong stakeholder relationships across multiple projects

The Person:

• Experience within Project Management or Project Coordination
• Background within construction, engineering, manufacturing, HVAC, or M&E
• Full UK driving licence
• Valid passport and willingness to travel when required

Keywords: Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Administrator, Project Coordinator, Projects, Sheet Metal, Fabrication, Manufacturing Design, Structural Steel, Curtain Walling, Cladding, Engineering Drawings, Acoustics, Hertford

Reference Number: BBBH25397i

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.