Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

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Assistant Project Manager

• Annual Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
• Location: Warlingham, Surrey
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join a great client of ours that supports within the leisure and hospitality sector. This role is ideal for individuals transitioning from a trade or site-based background to an office-based project management career. The successful candidate will benefit from structured training, clear progression paths, and hands-on exposure to live projects.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Work closely with senior Project Managers to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of refurbishment and maintenance projects.
• Conduct site visits, surveys, and progress inspections to ensure projects are on track.
• Support cost control, procurement activities, and coordination of subcontractors.
• Help prepare and monitor project programmes and schedules.
• Attend site and progress meetings to monitor performance and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, company policies, and quality standards.
• Manage variations, project documentation, and reporting requirements effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Relevant industry experience in a site-based or trade role (e.g., Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager, Qualified Tradesperson).
• Essential certifications: SSSTS or SMSTS.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Ability to commute daily to the office in Warlingham, Surrey.
• A long-term career mindset with ambition to progress into a Project Manager role.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience).
• Company car or van.
• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities. xwzovoh
• Clearly defined career progression to Project Manager.

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