Assistant Project Manager

Company: Astute People
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Location: Portsmouth
Job Description:

Astute’s Team is partnering with a successful construction contractor, who is committed to the growth and development of their staff and their company, to recruit 2 Assistant Project Managers for their work on an exciting MoD project at Portsmouth Dockyard.

The Assistant Project Manager role comes with a competitive salary, pension, and excellent opportunity for career progression within a fast-paced, project-driven environment. This is an unmissable opportunity to learn ‘on the job’ how to be a successful project manager while working on Portsmouth’s biggest construction project currently happening.

If you’re an Assistant Project Manager already, or someone looking for a career change with genuine interest in project management within construction, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Project Manager you will be involved in managing and executing project tasks, learning about project‑management practices on the job.

  • Assist the existing project managers with their daily duties.
  • Assist with managing timelines and budgets.
  • Assist with managing subcontractors and liaising with stakeholders.
  • Assist with bids and tendering processes.
  • Assist with regular meetings and reporting back progress or issues to the relevant stakeholders.
  • Other duties as may be required by the manager.

Professional Qualifications

  • A degree or equivalent in construction management, project management, civil engineering or similar. Desirable but not essential.
  • Experience in construction is desirable.
  • Eligibility for Portsmouth dockyard vetting procedure.

Personal Skills

  • A strong desire to pursue a career in construction project management.
  • Ability to pass drug and alcohol test.
  • Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not offered.

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary of £30,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience).
  • Monday to Friday, 7:30 – 4:30, between site and office.
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Additional holidays rewarded for length of service.
  • Other benefits to be discussed.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative.

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Posted: April 18th, 2026