Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Office Fit-Out
Location: Salford / Sites across Manchester
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE
Working: Office & site based, with 1 day WFH
Start: ASAP - ideally by 28 September 2026
The Opportunity
Our client, a successful commercial fit-out business based in Salford, is looking for an ambitious Assistant Project Manager / Junior Project Manager to join their team.
This is an ideal opportunity for a Junior/Assistant QS with around 2 years' post-graduate experience who is ready to take the next step into Project Management.
You'll work closely with a Senior Project Manager on larger CAT A and CAT B office fit-out projects , whilst being given the opportunity to take ownership of your own smaller projects. It's a genuine career progression role, designed to develop you into a Project Manager and ultimately a Senior PM over the long term.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Senior PMs in delivering larger commercial office fit-out projects.
- Manage smaller projects independently, typically £10K-£100K in value.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients.
- Attend sites across Manchester and monitor progress, quality and programme.
- Assist with project budgets, valuations, variations and procurement.
- Attend client meetings and provide project updates.
- Help identify and resolve project issues and risks.
- Coordinate design information and ensure projects are delivered safely and to programme.
- Build strong relationships with Estates, Landlords and other key stakeholders.
About You
You'll ideally have:
- Around 2 years' post-graduate construction experience .
- Commercial office fit-out experience, particularly CAT A/CAT B .
- Previous experience working on site.
- Strong commercial awareness and communication skills.
- The ambition to move into Project Management and progress into more senior roles.
Why This Role?
This is more than just an Assistant PM position. It's a chance for a young construction professional to broaden their experience, get involved in live projects and develop the operational and client-facing skills needed to become a successful Project Manager .
You'll have the support of experienced Senior PMs but will also be trusted with your own projects from day one, giving you a clear route towards Project Manager and Senior Project Manager positions.
Interviewing immediately - two-stage process.
If you're ready to make the move from QS into Project Management, this could be an excellent next step in your career.
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