Assistant Project Manager (Manchester, ENG)
Summary
Supports a residential developer's project management team delivering £20m+ residential developments across North West England and the wider UK — assisting with site walk rounds, progress meetings, schedules, cost and risk monitoring, and contractor coordination. Requires a PM/QS/Construction degree and a UK driving licence.
We are supporting a rapidly growing residential developer with an extensive pipeline of high-value projects across the North West and the wider UK. The business has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments, supported by ambitious regional expansion plans and a collaborative, supportive delivery team.
As part of this growth, the company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of £20m+ residential projects, offering hands-on experience in developer-side project management. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a relevant degree in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or Construction who is keen to develop their career within a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
The ideal candidate is organised, ambitious, and proactive, comfortable on site, and willing to travel to project locations across the Northwest and wider UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the project management team in the delivery of residential developments from pre- to post-contract.
- Support site walk rounds, monthly progress meetings, and stakeholder coordination.
- Help maintain project schedules, cost monitoring and risk management.
- Ensure projects adhere to quality, safety, and programme standards.
- Support the team in managing contractors, consultants, and client communications.
- Assist in resolving on-site issues and implementing project actions.
- Take increasing responsibility for smaller workstreams and contribute to project delivery.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Relevant degree in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction or similar.
- Exposure to pre- and post-contract project management.
- Strong organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Must have a valid driving UK license and access to a car; happy to travel to project sites across the Northwest and wider UK.
- Ambitious, proactive, and eager to develop project management skills in a developer-side environment.
What’s on Offer:
- Opportunity to work with a fast-growing developer on high-value projects.
- Hands-on experience across multiple sites with a supportive, expanding regional delivery team.
- Exposure to complex, high-profile projects, with a clear path to Project Manager progression.
This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in developer-side delivery, support high-value projects across the Northwest and UK, and grow within a rapidly expanding business