Assistant Project Manager - Residential Consultancy

Scope Search Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing project management consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an Entry-level Assistant Project Manager to support Senior Project Managers on various live schemes in Bristol. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of project delivery experience and a background in consultancy or engineering. Responsibilities include contract administration, stakeholder management, and direct communication with clients and design teams. This is a full-time role with a clear pathway to Project Manager level.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of project delivery experience in consultancy or engineering.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks across fast-moving schemes.
• Proactive and motivated to take ownership in projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Project Managers on various live projects.
• Conduct contract administration and prepare client reports.
• Coordinate tender and procurement processes.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Clear communication

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Proactive and organized

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

We are a growing project management consultancy with a strong pipeline of residential and student accommodation schemes. This role is ideal for candidates with early project delivery experience, especially those with an engineering background or who have transitioned from engineering to project management.

Role Overview

Working across multiple live schemes, you will support Senior Project Managers while developing your own project responsibilities. This hands‑on role is designed for someone ready to contribute immediately.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting delivery across RIBA Stages 2–6/7
• Contract administration and preparation of client reports
• Tender and procurement coordination
• Programme management and design team organisation
• Stakeholder, risk and progress management
• Direct communication with clients, contractors and consultants

Candidate Requirements

• 1–2 years of project delivery experience (consultancy or engineering backgrounds preferred)
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks across fast‑moving schemes
• Clear communication with clients and design teams
• Proactive, organised and motivated to take ownership
• Thrives in a friendly, sociable, non‑corporate environment
• Individuals moving from engineering into project management are strongly encouraged to apply

Location & Progression

• Based in Bristol
• Clear, supported pathway to Project Manager level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Business Consulting and Services