Assistant Project Manager

Job | Assistant Project Manager / Junior Project Manager

Company | Specialist M&E Contractor

Expertise | M&E Construction - NEC, CDM

Development | Progression to PM

Location | South Yorkshire – UK travel (hybrid)

Offer | £35k-£40k + private medical + bonus + life assurance

A unique opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Project Manager to join a well-established M&E contractor to help deliver complex projects.

This role is well suited to an individual with early-stage project management or site-based experience who is keen to accelerate their progression into a full Project Manager position.

Working closely with Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of multiple projects.

You will be joining a collaborative and supportive team that offers genuine long-term career development and a clearly defined progression pathway.

Role Overview

• Support the planning, organisation, and delivery of M&E projects from inception to completion
• Assist with project programmes, documentation, procurement, and progress reporting
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure effective communication
• Support the preparation of RAMS, variations, project costings, and tender documentation. CDM experience is a plus.
• Attend site visits, carry out inspections, and assist with the management of subcontractors and site supervisors
• Help manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring quality, programme, and budget targets are met
• Assist in resolving site-based issues and promote a proactive, solutions-focused approach

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in a construction or project coordination role (e.g. Assistant Project Manager, Trainee PM, Site Supervisor, Technical Coordinator)
• MUST be qualified (e.g. PRINCE or APM)
• Full UK driving licence – this role will involve a lot of travel and face time on site.
• Strong ambition to progress into a Project Manager role

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000 – £40,000 salary, dependent on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Company mobile phone
• Enhanced workplace pension
• Discretionary performance-related bonus
• Structured and supported progression route to Project Manager

Visa sponsorship not available.

If you’re ready to step up your progression game and play a key role in shaping how these projects move forward, we’d love to hear from you.

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