Assistant Project Manager

Institute of Project Management; City of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management institute in Central London is seeking a full-time Project Support Assistant to support daily project coordination and site management. This role is designed as a development pathway for future leaders, offering responsibilities early on, direct client exposure, and the chance to manage projects. Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of relevant experience in construction and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Early responsibility and autonomy

Direct exposure to clients

Clear route to Project Manager / Contracts Manager

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in construction, ideally within commercial fit-out or refurbishment.
• Confidence dealing with clients and subcontractors.
• Willingness to learn and take on responsibility quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Lead with daily project coordination and site management.
• Assist in managing subcontractor teams, ensuring compliance.
• Prepare and manage project documentation and reporting.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Location: Central London

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Lead with daily project coordination and site management.
• Assist in managing subcontractor teams, ensuring programme, quality, and health & safety compliance.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, permits, RAMS, and progress reporting.
• Attend and contribute to client, design team, and subcontractor meetings.
• Support snagging, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Take ownership of smaller projects and work packages with guidance from senior leadership.
• Develop commercial awareness, procurement understanding, and client management skills through structured mentoring.

About You

1–2 years’ experience in construction, ideally within commercial fit-out or refurbishment (other sectors considered).

Strong organisational and communication skills with confidence dealing with clients and subcontractors.

A proactive, solutions-focused attitude with a real desire to learn and take on responsibility quickly.

Ability to travel daily to Central London sites.

This is not a generic support role. It’s a true development pathway designed to fast-track future leaders. You’ll work alongside senior decision-makers who are personally invested in developing the next generation of talent.

For the right person, this role offers:

• Early responsibility and autonomy
• Direct exposure to clients and real decision-making
• The chance to run your own projects
• A clear route to Project Manager / Contracts Manager

About Company

If you’re ambitious, eager to learn, and excited by the challenge of delivering fast-paced commercial fit-outs this is the opportunity to grow quickly and build a long-lasting career.