Project Manager Assistant - JM180925

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management consultancy is seeking a Project Manager Assistant to support the delivery of multiple minor works projects in Birmingham. The role involves project documentation, stakeholder coordination, and administration, ensuring smooth project delivery. Candidates should have previous project support experience and proficiency in Excel. This role offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project support or administration.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively without close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Management team in delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Collate and distribute project data to stakeholders.
• Monitor and report project progress.

Skills

Project support experience

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Project Manager Assistant JM180925 £162.41 - £203.39 per day PAYE depending upon experience Contract Length: 6 months with possible extension Location: Birmingham 37 hours per week Hybrid Working: 3 office days/2 remote Candidates must be local to Birmingham

Our client is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of 40–50 minor works projects annually, each valued between £50k–£300k, across the Central Route portfolio. These projects follow a consistent assurance process and focus on delivering work safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to passengers and freight. You must have previous Project Support/Assistant Project Management experience with excellent experience of Excel. If you have worked for the public/government sectors this would be a distinct advantage. This is not a role for an experienced Project Manager.

In this role, you will play a key part in project setup, documentation, stakeholder coordination, and administration, ensuring smooth project delivery from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Management team in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Collate, format, and distribute project data to stakeholders
• Monitor and report project progress through established systems
• Maintain and generate project documentation in line with reporting requirements
• Participate in meetings and activities, including preparing minutes
• Ensure all necessary paperwork is in place before site work begins
• Assist with document control and SharePoint management
• Help organise and streamline the Citadel system for project tracking and reporting
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in project support or administration
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively without close supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Commercial and financial awareness

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with SharePoint and document control processes
• Experience using the Citadel system
• Ability to interpret and apply project processes and standards

Core Evaluation Criteria

1. Strong proficiency in MS Excel and general IT skills
2. Highly organised and detail-oriented
3. Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously