Assistant Project Manager

Position: Assistant Project Manager (Permanent)
Assistant Project Manager - Northamptonshire

Location:

Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £45,000+ 7k Car Allowance
Full-time | Permanent

We are looking for an assistant Project Manager to oversee multiple construction sites across Northamptonshire and Leicestershire . This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of high-profile projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Perfect opportunity for a site engineer looking to move into project management.

Key Responsibilities:

· Take full responsibility for the success, safety, quality, environmental compliance, and commercial performance of all contracts under your control.

· Ensure all operations adhere to current Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation.

· Manage all site-based personnel, including direct staff and subcontractors.

· Oversee client relationships and ensure effective communication with project teams.

· Apply knowledge of CDM regulations, NEC 3, and JCT Conditions of Contract.

· Implement effective construction methods and techniques.

· Manage labour, subcontractors, plant hire, and material procurement efficiently.

· Provide accurate reporting to the Contracts Manager, Quantity Surveyor, and Commercial Manager.

· Ensure all contracts are managed to maximise margins and control costs.

· Utilise programming software to monitor project progress.

· Prepare essential safety documentation, including CPPs, RAMS, Risk Assessments, and COSHH Assessments.

· Work effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines.

· Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.

What You'll Need:

· Minimum 4 years' experience in construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

· Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction.

· SMSTS qualification and CSCS Managers Card.

· Experience working with a Tier 2 Contractor.

Why Apply?

· Career Progression:
Work with a leading contractor on major projects.

· Competitive Package:
Attractive salary + car allowance.

· Industry Expertise:
Join a company with a strong reputation in Highways, Infrastructure, and Construction.
If this role sounds like a good fit but the salary, location, or level isn't quite right for you, we'd still love to hear from you. We are always recruiting for similar roles across the UK.

Interested? Send your CV to (url removed) or call Patrick Gray at Carrington West on
(phone number removed)
for a confidential chat.
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