Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 40,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Eastbourne East Sussex
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Assistant Project Manager
East Sussex | £30,000 - £40,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance + Benefits
A well-established and rapidly growing specialist electrical infrastructure contractor is seeking an ambitious Assistant Project Manager to join its delivery team based near Eastbourne.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Graduate or early-career construction professional who has already gained some practical site or project experience and is looking to develop a long-term career in project management within the construction and infrastructure sector.
Working alongside experienced Project Managers, the successful candidate will support the delivery of multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, gaining exposure to project planning, commercial administration, client liaison, procurement, and site operations.
The Role
The Assistant Project Manager will support the successful delivery of a range of construction and infrastructure projects, including:
* Assisting with project planning and programme management
* Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams
* Monitoring project progress, costs, and performance
* Supporting procurement and materials scheduling
* Attending site meetings and producing project documentation
* Assisting with health, safety, and quality compliance
* Managing project records, reports, and client correspondence
* Supporting Project Managers with commercial and contractual administration
* Helping ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
Candidate Requirements
The company is keen to speak with candidates who possess:
* A degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Studies, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline
* Some previous construction experience through employment, placement year, internship, site engineering, project coordination, or assistant management roles
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* A proactive and career-driven attitude
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
* Understanding of construction processes and project delivery
* Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer?
* Salary of £30,000 - £40,000
* Company car or car allowance
* Structured career progression into Project Management
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Exposure to high-profile infrastructure and construction projects
* Supportive and experienced management team
* Long-term career prospects within a growing business
This position would suit a motivated construction graduate or junior construction professional looking to take the next step in their career and gain hands-on experience in a project management environment with genuine opportunities for progression.
If interested, please APPLY or call James Grant immediately at Hampshire Recruitment Group