Assistant Project Manager

CTS Group is a fast-growing international design and build company specialising in data centre development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). We combine engineering excellence, innovation, and digital transformation to deliver high-performance, sustainable, and future-ready data centre solutions.

With over 40 nationalities represented across our teams, CTS fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture where innovation and technical precision drive every project. Our expertise in delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure has established us as a trusted partner for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise clients across the globe.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our London team and support the delivery of cutting-edge hyperscale data centre projects.

The Assistant Project Manager will support the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of complex data centre construction projects. Working closely with Project Directors, Senior Project Managers, Package Managers, Engineering teams, and key stakeholders, you will play a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role is ideal for an organised and driven construction or engineering professional looking to accelerate their career within project management while gaining exposure to some of the most technically advanced projects in the industry.

• Support Project Managers with the day-to-day management of project activities and deliverables.

• Assist in developing and tracking project programmes, milestones, budgets, and reporting requirements.

• Coordinate activities between design teams, construction teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.

• Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, issues, and opportunities.

• Prepare project reports, meeting minutes, and action trackers.

• Attend project meetings and communicate key updates to internal and external stakeholders.

• Support the delivery of CSA, Mechanical, Electrical, ICT, Security, BMS, EPMS, Fire Protection, and other specialist packages.

• Assist with construction sequencing, logistics planning, and site coordination activities.

• Monitor installation progress against programme requirements.

• Coordinate technical queries and ensure timely resolution of project issues.

• Support site teams in maintaining productivity and achieving key project milestones.

• Assist with procurement activities, package tracking, and subcontractor management.

• Support the review and monitoring of project costs, variations, and commercial performance.

• Help maintain project records, change management logs, and contractual documentation.

• Track purchase orders, package status, and key supplier deliverables.

• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.

• Support stakeholder communications and coordination across multiple project functions.

• Ensure actions arising from meetings are tracked and closed out efficiently.

• Contribute to maintaining a collaborative project environment focused on successful delivery.

• Support commissioning teams during testing, validation, and turnover activities.

• Assist with tracking commissioning progress and readiness activities.

• Coordinate close-out documentation and project handover requirements.

• Support the successful completion and client handover of project systems and facilities.

• Promote CTS Group's commitment to health, safety, quality, and operational excellence.

• Ensure project activities comply with company procedures, client requirements, and industry standards.

• Support QA/QC processes, inspections, and documentation reviews.

• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and project reviews.

• Degree, HND, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in:

  • Construction Management

  • Project Management

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Building Services Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Quantity Surveying

  • Or a related discipline

• 2-5 years' experience in project coordination, construction management, engineering, or project delivery.

• Experience supporting large-scale construction, industrial, or data centre projects is Desirable.

• Previous experience…