Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Location: Kesgrave / Ipswich area (regular office presence required)
Salary: Competitive + benefits (including CPD support)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Project Manager to join a growing construction and demolition organisation operating nationally across earthworks, civils, plant, aggregates and complex technical projects.

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop into a full Project Manager position, gaining exposure to programming, reporting, planning, site coordination and client liaison. You will work closely with senior project managers on a wide variety of challenging projects, including major demolition works, earthmoving and civils packages.

Key Responsibilities

Project Support

• Assist Project Managers in planning, programming and coordinating works.

• Support the production of progress reports, schedules and documentation.

• Help track project performance, identifying delays, risks and opportunities.

Site Coordination

• Support site teams with logistics, health & safety compliance and daily coordination.

• Gather site information to feed into project reviews and planning.

• Liaise with supervisors, subcontractors and engineers to ensure smooth delivery.

Documentation & Compliance

• Assist with maintaining accurate project records, reports and quality documentation.

• Support adherence to H&S, environmental and industry standards.

• Contribute to audits, inspections and compliance checks when required.

Communication & Stakeholder Liaison

• Help maintain clear communication between project teams, clients and internal departments.

• Support client meetings, briefings and progress updates.

• Work collaboratively across commercial, technical and operational teams.

Professional Development

• Gain exposure to full lifecycle project management including planning, cost control, procurement and handover.

• Take part in training and development to progress into a Project Manager role.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).

• Benefits package including funding for continued professional development.

• Flexible working options, with a requirement for regular attendance at the Kesgrave/Ipswich office.

• Supportive environment with opportunities to develop and grow within the organisation.