Assistant Project Manager

Location: Peterborough (with travel as required)

Hours: Full-time, 42 hours per week

Salary: Competitive (plus company vehicle/fuel card or allowance)

Our client is a family-owned construction business seeking a driven and adaptable Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of retail, commercial and refurbishment projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress into a full Project Manager role. Ideal candidates include those with construction experience or strong transferable skills from a military engineering, logistics or project background
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You will work closely with experienced Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle while receiving mentoring and professional development.

• Assist Project Managers with the delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
• Support programme, cost, quality and health & safety compliance
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
• Interpret drawings, specifications and contract documentation
• Attend site, client and project meetings and prepare progress reports/minutes
• Assist with cost control, variations, valuations and procurement
• Support quality inspections and defect resolution
• Help with tendering and pre-construction activities when required
• Promote a collaborative, high-standard working culture
• Construction-related qualification (BSc, HNC/HND or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience as an Assistant Project Manager (or similar) in construction or strong transferable experience from a military engineering/logistics/project background
• Strong understanding of construction processes and commercial awareness
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical information
• Experience coordinating multiple trade disciplines and site teams
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence with Microsoft Office and project tools
• Full UK driving licence (minimum 6 months post-test)
• Proactive, solutions-focused attitude
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• First Aid at Work
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator
• Experience of commercial / design & build projects
• Understanding of JCT contracts

• Enhanced DBS check required (including Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists)
• Travel and occasional overnight stays may be required
• Working hours:
  
  Mon–Thu 07:45–17:15 | Fri 07:45–16:45
• Company vehicle with fuel card or allowance
• Corporate clothing
• Employee profit share scheme
• 21 days’ holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Early finish on Fridays
• Ongoing training and clear career progression into Project Management