Location: Peterborough (with travel as required)

Hours: Full-time, 42 hours per week

Salary: Competitive (plus company vehicle/fuel card or allowance)

About the Role

Our client is a family-owned construction business seeking a driven and adaptable Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of retail, commercial and refurbishment projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress into a full Project Manager role. Ideal candidates include those with construction experience or strong transferable skills from a military engineering, logistics or project background .

You will work closely with experienced Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle while receiving mentoring and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Assist Project Managers with the delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
Support programme, cost, quality and health & safety compliance
Coordinate and monitor subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
Interpret drawings, specifications and contract documentation
Attend site, client and project meetings and prepare progress reports/minutes
Assist with cost control, variations, valuations and procurement
Support quality inspections and defect resolution
Help with tendering and pre-construction activities when required
Promote a collaborative, high-standard working culture
Construction-related qualification (BSc, HNC/HND or equivalent experience)
Proven experience as an Assistant Project Manager (or similar) in construction or strong transferable experience from a military engineering/logistics/project background
Strong understanding of construction processes and commercial awareness
Ability to interpret drawings and technical information
Experience coordinating multiple trade disciplines and site teams
Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Confidence with Microsoft Office and project tools
Full UK driving licence (minimum 6 months post-test)
Proactive, solutions-focused attitude
SMSTS or SSSTS
First Aid at Work
CITB Temporary Works Coordinator
Experience of commercial / design & build projects
Understanding of JCT contracts

Additional Information

Enhanced DBS check required (including Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists)
Travel and occasional overnight stays may be required
Working hours: Mon–Thu 07:45–17:15 | Fri 07:45–16:45
Company vehicle with fuel card or allowance
Corporate clothing
Employee profit share scheme
21 days’ holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
Early finish on Fridays
Ongoing training and clear career progression into Project Management

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