Assistant Project Manager

Salary:
Competitive Salary
- Depending on experience, skills and qualifications

We are looking for a driven and adaptable Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Peterborough, supporting the successful delivery of construction projects across our portfolio.

At Princebuild, we are proud to be a family business built on the values of Building, Sharing, and Caring. These values are at the heart of everything we do and shape how we work with our colleagues, clients, and communities.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment where your contribution genuinely matters and where you will be trusted to make a difference.

We are looking for someone who communicates clearly, works collaboratively, takes ownership, and consistently delivers high standards while reflecting our values in everything they do.

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle with fuel card or allowance
• Corporate clothing
• Employee profit share scheme
• 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing after 2 years' continuous service
• Early finish on Fridays
• Departmental bonuses and long service awards
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Positive working culture supported by the Princebuild Founders Trust and Princebuild Foundation, helping local community projects
• Ongoing training, development, and clear career progression opportunities
• An inclusive employer, accredited by Investors in People and Positive About Disabled People
• Regular social events and charity initiatives throughout the year

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager will support the successful delivery of projects by working closely with Project Managers, site teams, and stakeholders. You will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard, meeting programme, cost, and quality expectations.

Working alongside Project Managers, you’ll be involved in delivering high-profile retail, commercial and refurbishment projects, giving you exposure to every stage of the project lifecycle.

This role is designed for someone looking to progress into a Project Management position. You’ll receive mentoring from experienced Senior Project Managers, together with ongoing professional development.

Our team delivers a variety of refurbishment and construction projects for some of the UK’s leading retail and commercial clients. Every project is different, providing the opportunity to develop technical, commercial and leadership skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

This is a key supporting role within the team, contributing to strong communication, collaboration, and a culture built on Building, Sharing, and Caring throughout project delivery.

• Assist Project Managers with the successful delivery of allocated refurbishment and construction projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Support the management of projects to ensure they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, company policies and procedures and all statutory requirements.
• Assist in developing and monitoring project programmes, identifying potential risks and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to project, site and client meetings, preparing reports, progress updates and meeting minutes as required.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Interpret contract documentation, specifications, design information and construction drawings, to support the successful delivery of projects.
• Support the co-ordination and monitoring of subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to ensure programme, quality and safety standards are achieved.
• Monitor project progress and support the resolution of day-to-day site and project issues.
• Assist with project cost control, including variations, valuations, procurement and commercial reporting.
• Support the procurement of…