Construction Project Coordinator — Path to Project Manager

Buildto; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle or allowance

Clothing allowance

Profit share scheme

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Bonuses and long service awards

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Princebuild is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of refurbishment and construction projects in Peterborough, with occasional travel. This full-time role offers a structured development path in a family business built on Building, Sharing and Caring.

You will work with Project Managers, site teams, and clients to develop coordination and planning skills, with mentoring and formal training to progress toward a Project Manager position.

Qualifications

• Essential: Construction-related qualification or equivalent experience.
• Essential: Proven experience as Assistant Project Manager in construction.
• Essential: Understanding of construction processes and commercial awareness.
• Essential: Ability to interpret drawings and technical information.
• Essential: Experience coordinating multiple trades and site teams.
• Essential: Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Essential: Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Essential: Proactive, positive and solutions-focused.
• Essential: Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Essential: Confidence using IT systems (MS Office and project tools).
• Essential: Full UK driving licence (minimum 6 months post-test).
• Essential: Commitment to professional standards and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with delivery of refurbishment and construction projects from pre-construction to handover.
• Support management of projects to meet programme, budget and quality targets.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, CDM Regulations and company policies.
• Assist in developing and monitoring project programmes and risk escalation.
• Attend and contribute to project, site and client meetings; prepare reports and minutes.
• Develop positive relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Interpret contract documents, specifications and drawings to support delivery.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to meet programme, quality and safety standards.
• Monitor project progress and help resolve day-to-day site issues.
• Assist with cost control, variations, valuations, procurement and reporting.
• Support procurement of materials and plant aligned with programmes.
• Assist with quality inspections and defect resolution.
• Support tendering and pre-construction activities with estimating and commercial teams.
• Promote a collaborative working environment reflecting Building, Sharing and Caring values.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the role and support development towards a Project Manager.

Skills

Construction-related qualification

Assistant Project Manager experience

Site coordination

Interpret drawings

Teamwork & communication

IT literacy

Driving licence

Education

BSc/HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Project tools (e.g., MS Project)

Job description

Princebuild is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of refurbishment and construction projects in Peterborough, with occasional travel. This full-time role offers a structured development path in a family business built on Building, Sharing and Caring.

You will work with Project Managers, site teams, and clients to develop coordination and planning skills, with mentoring and formal training to progress toward a Project Manager position.