Assistant Project Manager

A brand new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual based in Birmingham, seeking to advance their career as an Assistant Project Manager within the construction consultancy sector.

Please note – if you're a Graduate Project Manager and want the next step in your career, your application will also be considered for the Assistant Project Manager role.

Our client is a highly regarded, independently minded construction consultancy with deep roots in the West Midlands and a growing national footprint. Known for attracting technically strong professionals and developing them into the next generation of leaders, they combine a collaborative, supportive culture with an impressive portfolio.

Their healthcare sector team is one of the most active in the region, delivering complex, high-security capital works for major public-sector clients. With a strong pipeline secured and ambitious growth plans, this is a consultancy on the rise and an exciting time to join at Assistant Project Manager level.

As a construction Assistant Project Manager in Birmingham, you’ll take a hands-on approach to deliver engaging projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, from inception to completion, ensuring all projects are delivered within budget, on time, and meet the client’s requirements.

Additionally, you will benefit from a collaborative working environment, sharing resources and expertise with neighbouring regions and offices. This approach promotes a varied workload, working with highly reputable clients, brans, and sector leaders.

As an Assistant Project Manager, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Help to assist with end-to-end project delivery, with support from senior members of the team
• Assist with the management of the procurement process
• Project Support
• Attend client meetings
• Report writing
• Managing cost/budgets
• Liaising directly with the client and stakeholders whilst maintaining and gaining client relationships

The ideal Assistant Project Manager candidate will demonstrate:

• Be able to demonstrate previous construction experience, ideally within a construction consultancy
• Hold a construction related degree (or equivalent)
• A strong understanding of standard construction project management processes and documentation across all RIBA stages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop, build and maintain strong relationships.
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience with JCT and/or NEC Contracts.
• Self-motivated individual who enjoys a challenge
• Desire and motivation to success

As an Assistant Project Manager within a Birmingham-based consultancy, you will be rewarded with a highly competitive package in recognition of your hard work and dedication.

Our client will offer the Assistant Project Manager:

• A competitive salary £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
• Pension contribution
• Annual bonus
• Flexible working hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Annual salary review
• Professional training and development
• Mileage and expense reimbursement
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Regular social events
• Fun, relaxed working environment
• Clear career path and realistic opportunities to progress

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