Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager – Enabling Works
Location: Central London
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the opportunity

Are you an Assistant Project Manager looking to progress your career within demolition and enabling works?

A leading Central London contractor is looking to recruit an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of complex, high-profile construction projects across the City.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor working on technically challenging projects involving demolition, complex temporary works, basement construction, reinforced concrete (RC) works and substructure packages.

You will work alongside an experienced project team, gaining valuable exposure to complex construction schemes while developing your technical, commercial and project management skills.

With a salary of £55,000 – £65,000, an attractive benefits package and a structured career development plan, this role offers an excellent platform for ambitious professionals looking to progress into Project Management.

About the company

Our client is a leading, privately owned demolition and enabling works contractor with an annual turnover exceeding £150M and project packages valued up to £35M.

Operating across Central London and the City, the business has built an outstanding reputation for delivering technically demanding, high-value construction projects.

Their specialist services include:

• Demolition and structural dismantling
• Complex temporary works
• Façade retention
• Structural alterations and cut-and-carve works
• Basement construction and substructure packages
• Reinforced concrete (RC) works

Having worked closely with this client for many years, I can confidently recommend them as an employer. They combine the resources and success of a major contractor with a close-knit, family-oriented culture where people are valued, supported and given the opportunity to develop.

With a strong project pipeline and a commitment to developing their people, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a respected Central London contractor.

Key Responsibilities

As Assistant Project Manager, you will support the successful delivery of demolition and enabling works projects, working closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and clients.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of complex construction projects.
• Assisting with demolition, enabling works, temporary works, basement construction and RC packages.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to maintain programme and quality standards.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues and supporting effective problem-solving.
• Assisting with project documentation, technical information and progress reporting.
• Supporting health and safety compliance and ensuring works are carried out in accordance with project requirements.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and subcontractors to maintain strong working relationships.
• Developing your technical and commercial understanding to support progression into a Project Manager role.

About the requirements

To be considered for this Assistant Project Manager opportunity, you should have:

• Qualifications: A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a similar construction-related discipline.
• Experience: At least three years'' post-graduate experience within the demolition, enabling works or specialist construction sector.
• Technical Knowledge: An understanding of construction project delivery, site operations and project coordination.
• Communication: Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Relationship Management: The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams.
• Career Ambition: A proactive approach and a genuine desire to develop your project management career.

Previous experience across demolition, temporary works, basement construction, structural alterations or substructure projects would be particularly advantageous.

About the salary & benefits

• Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Private Healthcare: Healthcare provision as part of the benefits package.
• Pension: Company pension scheme.
• Travel Expenses: All work-related travel expenses covered.
• Training: Access to relevant training and refresher courses.
• Career Progression: Excellent long-term opportunities within an established, growing contractor.
• Development Plan: Structured support to help you develop your skills and progress towards Project Manager level.
• Project Exposure: The opportunity to work on complex, high-profile Central London construction projects.

How to Apply

If you are an Assistant Project Manager with a background in demolition, enabling works or specialist construction and are looking for your next career opportunity, I would welcome your application.

Please send across your CV or contact our office to discuss the role in confidence.

All applications will be treated confidentially.

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