Assistant Construction Manager

Assistant Construction Manager

£39,360 to £48,000 plus great benefits including company car (Work Level 6A)

Remote / Field-based, covering the UK with regular travel and some overnight stays required.

1 x 12-month secondment from September 2026 (maternity cover)

1 x secondment until October 2027

We’re looking for 2 motivated Assistant Construction Manager’s to join Co‑op’s Property team in special projects. It’ll be up to you to support the Construction Manager’s by delivering a portfolio of capex projects on time, within budget and always to the highest standards of health and safety.

This varied role offers you the chance to work autonomously and is a great opportunity for you to work across multiple work streams, gaining exposure and knowledge as you go. We'll also help you to develop in the role, providing access to lots of really valuable training.

• Take ownership of the delivery of all capex projects, making sure they’re completed on time, cost and quality standards are met, and change / risk are managed
• Make sure that all projects are delivered to the latest safety standards and agreed ways of working
• Lead a team of external suppliers and consultants to deliver projects
• Develop relationships with key teams and partners across all areas of the business, including delivery, health safety and environment, PMO & strategy, acquisitions & disposals, and facilities management to name a few
• Collaborate with procurement and contracts teams on supplier tenders and performance
• Analyse the specific requirements of individual projects, considering the delivery options and costs, making sure the short and long-term impacts are reflected in business delivery solutions
• Support change programmes, taking ownership for deliverables
• Manage day to day project deliverables, managing spend within approval

• Strong experience within property / construction
• SMSTS and UKATA asbestos awareness - or you have a keen interest developing your knowledge in these areas (if you don't already have this training, we’ll provide it)
• Good understanding of construction project management
• Strong project management skills - you're organised and can prioritise your workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work independently, and willingness to travel across the UK when required
• Good general IT skills with the ability to use programmes in the Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel and Power Point
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with and influence partners at all levels of the business
• A full valid UK driving license

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

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