Assistant Project Manager (Construction)

We are supporting an established National Main Contractor with more than £800M of New Build under construction across London and a growing pipeline of a similar value.They have a need for an Assistant Project Manager to join them on an Iconic new Central London £200M cut & carve Hotel Development at PCSA stage. You will join the team in a key support role, engaging with the PCSA process and grow with the project and business. Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager by acting as a coordination link between the Design Department, Commercial Team, and Site Teams.
• Assist in producing accurate, consistent, and professional project records, reports, and general project documentation.
• Support the Project Manager in liaising with the client, government officials, consultants, and other third parties throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with pre construction activities, including preparation of Construction Management Plans and supporting the process of obtaining pre commencement permits and agreements.
• Assist with site surveys and reviews to identify potential risks, constraints, or design issues and feedback findings to the project team.
• Assist in coordinating subcontractors and direct labour, supporting site management teams with day to day requirements.
• Prepare and issue progress reports for internal management and client review.
• Work closely with the Planning Manager to assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring project programmes.
• Support risk management activities, including maintaining and updating the Project Risk Register.
• Assist with ensuring projects are delivered in line with the company's Health & Safety Management System, escalating non conformances.
• Support design management activities.
• Work closely with the Commercial Team to support procurement activities etc. You will have:
• Degree ideally Civ Eng/Construction Management or equivalent.
• Experience working within a main contractor environment, supporting project delivery.
• Developing knowledge of construction disciplines including design coordination, procurement, programme management, and Health & Safety.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• IT literate with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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