Assistant Project Manager Construction Consultancy

A well-established property and construction consultancy in Birmingham is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager with a construction-related degree and several years of experience to develop their career across commercial and residential projects. The Assistant Project Manager will support senior colleagues throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial feasibility and design development through to construction and completion. This Assistant Project Manager role would suit a motivated Assistant Project Manager who wants greater responsibility, varied project exposure, and a clear route towards becoming a Project Manager. The successful Assistant Project Manager will work closely with clients, consultants, and contractors while building their technical and commercial knowledge. You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of commercial and residential projects across Birmingham and the wider Midlands; Assist with programme management, consultant coordination, procurement, contract administration, risk management, project reporting, and stakeholder communication; Attend client and site meetings, monitor actions, prepare project documentation, and help ensure projects remain on programme and within budget; Take greater ownership of project workstreams and smaller commissions as experience develops

Requirements

Prior construction consultancy experience; Several years of project management experience within a construction consultancy; Experience supporting commercial or residential projects; A degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, or a related discipline; Progress towards MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB, or another relevant professional qualification; A good understanding of JCT contracts and construction project delivery; Strong communication, organisation, and report-writing skills; A professional and confident client-facing approach; A proactive attitude and commitment to career development

Benefits

Pension contribution; Professional membership support; APC and chartership support; Commercial and residential project exposure; Clear progression to Project Manager; Increasing responsibility on live projects; Supportive Birmingham consultancy team