899 Assistant Project Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Assistant Project Manager – £30m Hospital Refurbishment

Salary: £0,000 – £4 000 + Package & Benefits
Location: London
Sector: Construction – Healthcare / Hospital Refurbishment
Type: Permanent

Company Overview:

We are working with one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 contractors , currently delivering a portfolio of high-value healthcare projects across London. This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join the team on a £30m ospital refurbishment scheme for a major NHS Trust.

Project Scope:

The project involves the refurbishment and upgrade of multiple hospital departments , including clinical spaces, infrastructure, and patient facilities, all within a live hospital environment. You’ll support the Project Manager in delivering this complex and sensitive scheme to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the day-to-day delivery of refurbishment works.
li>Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to meet programme and quality targets.
• Support in planning, scheduling, and reporting project progress.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and infection control protocols.
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings, providing updates and resolving issues.
• Maintain site documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, and progress reports.

Requirements:

• Experience working on hospital or healthcare refurbishment projects is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction processes within live environments.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior management and site teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary between £3 000 – £4 000
• Opportunity to work on a landmark healthcare project
• Career development and progression within a leading UK contractor

Site Engineer

We are looking for an engineer that is looking to take the next step in their career by moving into an Assistant Project Manager role. The candidate will be provided with a lot of training and support to help move into the Project Manager role.

The succesful candidate will be in charge of managing a couple of sites and ensuring that the projects are completed safely and on time.

Person Specification:

The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:

Essential

• Previous experience of setting out on civil engineering projects
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations
• Fully conversant with the use of robotic total station or EDM instruments
• Degree qualified/HNC (or equivalent) in civil engineering
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook

Desirable

• Experience in using AutoCAD and MS Office
• Temporary-works co-ordination
• CSCS card
• Cable avoidance training
• First aid training
• NEBOSH or IOSH

If interested, please apply and one of our consultants will give you a call.

I am supporting a modern, boutique Construction Consultancy based near Canterbury, Kent who are searching for an ambitious, driven Assistant Project Manager to join their hardworking and professional team and offer support towards the delivery of schemes in the Residential and Education sector.

The Company that the Assistant Project Manager will join:

The Assistant Project Manager will be joining a close-knit Consultancy based nearby to Canterbury that are experts in delivering Schemes within Residential and Education Sector. The Assistant Project Manager will be working closely with a tight-knit Project Management team with the type of schemes varying from New Build and Refurbishments. The Assistant Project Manager will be working on Projects with Contract Values as high as 60m.

The Assistant Project Manager role:

The Assistant Project Manager will be providing support to the senior members within the Project Management and wider team through the whole lifecycle of current projects.

The Consultancy are renowned for providing strong career growth and development opportunities towards Assistant Project Managers.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting project planning and scheduling
• Assist in budget management and cost control
• Organising meetings between client and stakeholders
• Coordinating with contractors, subcontractors and other external parties
• Contribute towards risk assessments and mitigation strategies
• Regular site visits with Project Manager team to assess project progress

Assistant Project Manager requirements:

• Some experience in Residential or Education sector would be ideal
• Commutable to Canterbury, Kent
• A relevant BSc/MSc in Project Management would be ideal
• A strong desire to learn and grow your skillset
• Understanding of New Build and Refurbishment projects
• Confident, ambitious individual
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

What would be offered:

• 40,000-50,000 per annum salary package
• 25 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Hybrid offered
• Travel to site covered
• Quarterly company social events
• Career development and training provided
• Good work environment

If you are an ambitious Assistant Project Manager who is searching for an exciting opportunity within a growing, successful Construction Consultancy, please contact Luca Beltrami at Ernest and Florent.

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Assistant Project Manager – M&E Projects – Cambridge
£225–£80/day (via umbrella)
Contract until January 2026
On-site World-Class Research Campus 00k–£3 Project Values

We’re currently supporting a leading client with an exciting opportunity based at the prestigious Wellcome Genome Campus in Cambridge — a world-renowned centre for genomic research, life sciences, and innovation.

The site is currently delivering seven live Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) projects across a busy, operational campus environment. They are looking to appoint a hands-on assistant project manager.

Role Overview:

• £225 280 per day, with consistent work secured until January 2026

• Cambridge-based role with full on-site presence required (foot mobile)

• Assisting on range of M&E projects, including mechanical, electrical, BMS, HVAC, and plant

• Project values between £ 0k and m

• Coordination with internal facilities teams and external contractors

• Responsibility for daily site operations, logistics, progress tracking, and contractor coordination

• Scope to support or lead project delivery depending on experience

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience as an assistant project manager, or site manager in building services, construction, M&E or engineering

• Comfortable working within live, operational environments

• Strong communication and contractor management skills

Interested?
If you’re available now or in the coming weeks, we’d be happy to arrange a confidential conversation and share further project details.

Apply now or get in touch directly.

Assistant Project Manager opportunity with a consultancy in Milton Keynes. 

A leading national consultancy in Milton Keynes has openings for an Assistant Project Manager to join their growing team

Working on a range of industry-leading schemes, they operate within a range of sectors, including education, healthcare, leisure, and retail. The majority of their workload is refurbishment, and they are most prominent in the retail sector

Lots of benefits:

• 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
li>6% pension
• All expenses covered for work purposes
• Hybrid working – 2-3 days office & home
< i>8.30 to 5 – again flexible – you can start earlier/ finish earlier if you prefer
• Open plan office
• Informal working environment
• Trust people – manage your workload
< i>Casual dress
• Regular social events
• Plenty of room to progress
• RICS support

The role: Assistant Project Manager 

You will be joining an established team and will enjoy working in a collaborative environment in a modern, open-plan office.

You will work on a range of refurbishment and fit out works on retail, education, veterinary schemes.

Office/home-based with client visits.

Key Responsibilities: You will assist with the following:

li>Manage projects through all phases, from feasibility and planning through to delivery and completion
• Act as the key point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors
• Oversee project performance in terms of programme, budget, quality, and risk
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure project objectives are achieved
• Contribute to business development where appropriate

The right person

You have experience working in the construction industry in a supervisory role.

Refurbishment-associated experience is key (walls, ceilings, floors, M & E)

You will be used to working at a pace on fast turnaround projects

You will be a confident person with good people skills.

Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager / Project Management 

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #77621

Location: Norwich

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c45k-50k basic plus competitive package

Company & Project: A locally based and highly regarded regional main contractor operating in Norfolk are seeking to recruit a talented Assistant Project Manager to work on a recent Science project win in Norwich. The business works across multiple sectors including: Education, Healthcare, Residential, Industrial and Mixed-Use sectors on a regional basis and are looking to grow their Construction Delivery team due to recent project wins.

The successful candidate will be joining a c10m project in addition to many future projects with repeat clients and in the local area.

The business is recognised for its employee focus and long-term stable history, with many of the senior management and employees working for the business for many years.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful Assistant Project Manager will be site based, working to support the Contracts Manager in delivery of the project. Working in conjunction with the Site Manager, responsible for health & safety, short term programming/progress monitoring and delivering a quality build with low defects.

Excellent communication skills are essential at this business, as an Assistant Project Manager will be expected to liaise with the client and long-term suppliers, as well as be a supportive team member to your fellow colleagues.

Desirable Experience:

- Previously held a Site Manager or Assistant Project Manager or Assistant Contracts Manager or Site Agent role with a Main Contractor.
- Exceptional track record for delivering sites on time and to a high standard of finish.
- 3 years+ experience postgraduate as a minimum or experience whilst completing their degree part-time.
- Previous Roles: Assistant Project Manager or Assistant Site Manager OR Construction Manager OR Site Manager OR Assistant Contracts Manager OR Site Agent.

Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Construction Management, NVQ Level 6 or above.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Assistant Project Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.

Our client is an outstanding national SME consultancy specializing in residential and mixed-use developments within a wider corporate UK Property Group parent.

They've seeking to hire an Assistant Project Manager because of increased project opportunities with both existing and new clients. Current projects are with established private developers, large public / private frameworks and various private joint venture partnerships with local councils – they deliver a host of schemes, cradle to grave, typically between £10-50m. Their largest delivery project is currently £60m.

In a highly progressive role, this strategic hire will support an Associate Director / Senior Project Manager on a range of projects including some smaller fit out schemes to c m with a view to building responsibility towards involvement in larger schemes with greater levels of client accountability. Some multi-unit residential experience would be advantageous

Successful applicant requirements: 

• MUST have full working eligibility in UK (our client cannot support those requiring a new VISA or VISA transfers or relocation)
• BSc in Surveying / Construction Project Management / Engineering or Architecture degree  – with Honors accreditation for APC pathway.
• Minimum 6 -12 months full time (post-graduation) professional consultancy experience
• Effective communicator and enthusiastic character.   
• Developing knowledge of the key principals of Project Management. 
• Understanding general principles of project / development cost control.   
• Understanding of project programs and critical paths   
• Good MS Office skills including Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook   

Remuneration package would include a starting salary up to £42,000 basic + Pension (Contributory) + Car lowance + Health packages + RICS fees + Season ticket Loan + Bonus (discretionary c10-15%) + 25-30 days annual leave 

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