Junior/Assistant Project Manager

Rogers McHugh Recruitment; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers McHugh Recruitment is seeking a Junior/Assistant Project Manager for a leading construction fit-out contractor. The role focuses on delivering Cat A/B commercial fit-out projects across the North, with progression to a full PM.

You’ll report to the Delivery Director, coordinate with clients, subcontractors and site teams, and travel as required. The salary ranges around £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience, with a clear path to taking on more responsibility and developing your project

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial fit out, specifically Cat A and Cat B projects.
• Experience as Junior Project Manager or Assistant PM or degree holder seeking PM progression.
• Able to travel to projects across the North and communicate with clients and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial fit out projects across the North, reporting to the Delivery Director.
• Support projects from pre-construction through to completion with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage programme coordination, track progress, resolve issues and ensure quality and timelines.
• Develop project management skills and assume more responsibility as you grow.

Skills

Commercial fit out experience

Category A & B projects

Strong communication

Education

Construction-related degree (e.g., Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying)

Job description

About you

If you ve got experience in commercial fit out and you re looking for the next step in your career, this could be a really good opportunity.

You might already be working as a Junior Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager with a couple of years experience. You could also be coming off the tools with a strong background in fit out and be ready to move into project management. Equally, if you ve recently graduated from university and have a relevant construction degree, I d be interested in speaking to you.

What matters most is that you understand construction, you re keen to learn and you want to develop into a Project Manager.

The work is predominantly across the North, so you ll need to be comfortable travelling to projects and working with clients, subcontractors and site teams.

Your experience

Ideally, you ll have some experience of commercial fit out, particularly Category A and Category B projects.

If you re already working in an Assistant Project Manager or Junior Project Manager position, a couple of years experience would be ideal.

If you re coming from a trade background, I m more interested in the quality of your fit out experience and your understanding of how projects are delivered than whether you have previously held a management title.

For graduates, a degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or a related construction subject would be beneficial. You ll need to be organised, commercially aware and confident communicating with different people.

Most importantly, you need to be someone who wants to progress. This is an opportunity to learn from experienced people and build the skills required to become a successful Project Manager.

What you will be doing with your experience

You ll be involved in the delivery of commercial fit out projects across the North, working closely with the delivery team and reporting directly into the Delivery Director.

You ll support projects from pre construction through to completion, working with subcontractors, suppliers, site teams and clients to make sure everything is progressing as it should.

You ll get involved with programme management, subcontractor coordination, monitoring progress, dealing with project issues and making sure work is delivered to the required quality and timescales.

Your level of responsibility will depend on your experience. If you re already a Junior Project Manager, you ll be given the opportunity to take on more responsibility. If you re coming off the tools or are a recent graduate, you ll be supported while you develop your project management skills and understanding of commercial fit out.

The Cat A and Cat B experience will give you exposure to a varied range of commercial refurbishment projects and a strong platform to develop your career.

The salary is expected to be around £40,000 to £45,000 for someone with relevant experience, with the package depending on your background.

About the business

You ll be joining an established construction and fit out business delivering commercial projects predominantly across the North.

A significant proportion of the work is for a major commercial property client, giving you the opportunity to work on a consistent pipeline of projects and gain experience across a range of commercial fit out schemes.

You ll report directly into the Delivery Director, giving you good exposure to senior management and the opportunity to learn from someone who is closely involved in the delivery of the business.

For someone coming off the tools, a recent graduate or an existing Junior Project Manager, this is a chance to build a career in project management within a business where you can learn, take on responsibility and progress.