Assistant Project Manager

The Bartlett School of Planning UCL; London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UCL as an Assistant Project Manager in the Estates Development team, where you'll support capital projects that enhance academic excellence. This role offers a chance to develop your career in a dynamic environment, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency in project delivery.

Benefits

41 Days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-Site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proactive and organised individual eager to grow in project management.
• Good understanding of the construction project lifecycle.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with planning, procurement, and project documentation.
• Supporting financial administration and risk management.
• Organising project meetings and maintaining action logs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent project support experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ref Number B28-00046

Professional Expertise: Estates, Facilities, Accommodation and Safety Department

Division: Finance, Commercial and Estates (B28)

Location: London

Working Pattern: Full time

Salary: £43,374 - £51,860

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Type: Hybrid

Available for Secondment: No

Closing Date: 05-Jun-2025

About Us

Shape the Future of UCL’s World-Class Estate

UCL – London’s Global University – is looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our Estates Development (Capital Projects) team. With over 50,000 students and 13,000 staff from 150+ countries, UCL is a global leader in education and research. Be part of the team transforming the spaces that support our academic excellence.

UCL is a world-leading institution that thrives on diversity, innovation, and impact. You’ll enjoy:

• A supportive and forward-thinking team environment
• A hybrid working model
• Career development opportunities in a world-renowned institution
• A commitment to inclusion, sustainability, and wellbeing

About The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a complex, high-profile estate at the heart of London. You’ll support the delivery of capital and small works projects that underpin UCL’s academic ambitions and estate masterplan. Working closely with senior project managers, consultants, and stakeholders, you’ll help ensure our projects are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and with maximum impact.

Your Role Will Include

• Assisting with planning, procurement, and project documentation
• Supporting financial administration, risk registers, change control, and reporting
• Organising and recording project meetings and action logs
• Helping navigate UCL governance and project processes
• Contributing to project communications and post-occupancy reviews

About You

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and eager to grow in the project management space. You’ll need:

• A relevant degree or equivalent project support experience
• A good understanding of the construction project lifecycle
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proficiency in MS Office
• The ability to manage multiple tasks across complex projects

Bonus If You Have

• A professional project management qualification
• Experience supporting stage gate reviews

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits, including:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fairness, inclusivity, and a place where everyone belongs.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and women for Grade 9 and 10 roles.

Read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/